Raisin Date Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. shortening
1 c. packed brown sugar
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
1 c. quick cooking oats

Preparation

Mix butter, shortening and brown sugar. Stir in flour, salt, soda and oats.
Press 1/2 of the crumbly mixture in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Spread filling over the top. Sprinkle with remaining crumbly mixture, pressing lightly.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.