Gramma'S Date Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. oatmeal
2 c. flour
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 lb. butter (soft)
8 oz. pitted dates
1 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. water

Preparation

Mix first 4 ingredients with fingers.
Slice dates into fourths.
Add to water and sugar in pot and boil 1/2 hour.
Let stand to cool.
Spread 1/2 of oat mixture in baking pan (13 x 9-inch).
Spread on dates and top with remaining oat mixture. Press down firmly.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.
Cool, then sprinkle with powdered sugar.