Date Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. cut up dates
1 to 1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. water
2 c. oatmeal
1 3/4 c. flour
1 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. soda
dash of salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. melted oleo

Preparation

Put 1/2 of mixture in 9 x 13-inch pan (greased).
Spread filling evenly and sprinkle other half of mixture on top.
Pat lightly.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.