Date Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. cut up dates
1/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 tsp. lemon extract
1/2 tsp. almond extract
3/4 c. oleo
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 3/4 c. flour
1 1/2 c. rolled oatmeal

Preparation

To prepare filling, mix the first 3 ingredients in saucepan and add the extracts.
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.