Old-Fashioned Date Bars

1. 1

   Grease 8-inch square baking pan; set aside.

2. 2

   Combine water, 1/4 cup brown sugar and dates in 1-quart saucepan.

3. 3

   Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 4-5 minutes or until mixture thickens and comes to a boil.

4. 4

   Cool at least 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Heat oven to 350F.

6. 6

   Combine all crust ingredients in bowl.

7. 7

   Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

8. 8

   Reserve 1 cup.

9. 9

   Press remaining crumbs into prepared pan.

10. 10

    Spoon filling over crust; sprinkle with reserved crumbs.

11. 11

    Bake 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned.

12. 12

    Cool completely.

13. 13

    Cut into bars.

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