Raisin Cinnamon Bars(I Use Dates Instead Of Raisins.) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. soda
1 1/2 c. quick cooking rolled oats

Preparation

Cream butter and sugar.
Sift dry ingredients together and stir into creamed mixture; add oats and 1 tablespoon water.
Mix until crumbly.
Firmly pat 1/2 mixture in a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
Spread with date filling.
Mix remaining crumbs and 1 tablespoon water.
Spoon over filling.
Pat smooth.
Bake at 350\u00b0 about 35 minutes.
Cool; drizzle with Cinnamon Icing.
Makes 2 1/2 dozen.