Date Layer Bars
LeftEdgeImage Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon soda
  • 1 3/4 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
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Directions:
    1. Thoroughly cream shortening(butter) and sugar;
    2. add sifted dry ingredients and oatmeal.
    3. Mix until crumbly.
    4. Firmly pat one-half the mixture in a waxed-paper-lined 9x13 inch pan.
    5. Spread with date filling (see Notes: below).
    6. Add remaining crumbs and pat smooth.
    7. Bake in 325° oven for 30-35 min.
    8. Cut in bars or squares.
    9. Makes 20 bars.
Notes:
*** Date Filling: Cook 1 pound dates,
         pitted and cut, with 1 cup sugar
         and 1 cup water to the consistency of jam.
*** This treat will keep for 3 to 4 months without refrigeration...

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