Calypso Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 sq. unsweetened chocolate
2/3 c. hot water
1 1/3 c. sugar
1 1/3 c. chopped dates
1 c. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 c. light brown sugar
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. soda
1 1/2 c. quick cooking oatmeal
1 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Melt chocolate in hot water over low heat.
Add sugar (white) and stir until dissolved.
Add dates; cook over low heat 5 minutes.
Add 1/4 cup butter.
Blend in vanilla; cool.