Date Filled Bars

1. 1

   Combine dates, 1/4 cup sugar and water in small saucepan. Cook 5 minutes, until mixture boils and thickens.

2. 2

   Remove from heat; add extract.

3. 3

   Cool.

4. 4

   Combine remaining ingredients in separate bowl along with remaining 1/2 cup sugar.

5. 5

   Sprinkle half of mixture in bottom of 8-inch baking pan.

6. 6

   Cover with date mixture.

7. 7

   Cover with other half of oatmeal mixture.

8. 8

   Press down slightly.

9. 9

   Bake 30 minutes.

10. 10

    Cut while warm.

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