Mom's date Bar recipe
Filling: Cook 3/4 pound of dates, 1 Cup sugar, and 2 C hot water until thick, Let cool
Crust: 1 C brown sugar, 2 C flour, 1C shortening (use 1/2 butter), 2 C oatmeal (old fashioned I think was used), 1tsp. soda and a pinch of salt. Mix together, then put 1/2 mixture into a 9 X 13 cake pan and press down with hands. Spread cooled date mixture on dough in pan, cover with remaining dough. Bake 350 F for 20 minutes.
us kids loved this recipe and it was always a hit at get togethers and mom frequently made this for funerals too!
we have cut back the sugar a bit in the date mixture as dates are pretty sweet on their own.