Gabriel's Favourite Date Squares

Dry Mixture

1 1/2 Cups rolled oats
1 1/2 Cups flour
1/4  Cup brown sugar
1/2 Teaspoon baking soda
1/2 Teaspoon salt
3/4 Cups margarine or butter

Mix above ingredients together until crumbly consistency.

Filling

1 Pound (250 Grams) dried dates
2 Cups water

Cook the dates in water in a large sauce pan over medium heat stirring constantly until dates are translucent.

Grease a 9 x 9 inch square pan.  Place half the dry mixture in bottom and pat down.  Add the cooked dates and spread evenly.  Cover lightly with remaining mixture.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Bake 20 to 25 minutes.

Enjoy!

Joyce Shearing