Classic Date Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 oz.) pkg. chopped dates
1/2 c. water
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. quick oats
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. butter or margarine, melted
1/2 c. finely chopped walnuts or pecans

Preparation

Combine dates and water in saucepan.
Bring to boil over medium heat.
Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally for 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
Reserve.