DATE BARS

Ingredients:

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups quick cook oatmeal
• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon soda
• 3/4 cup butter

Spread:

• 1 lb dates
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup water

Instructions:

1. Boil spread ingredients to create a date spread.
2. Combine dry ingredients.
3. Make a sandwich with the date spread between layers of the dry mixture.
4. Bake until set.