Date Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. oats
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. soda
1 3/4 c. flour
1 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. salt
Filling

Preparation

Mix in bowl with fingers.
Use a 9 x 13 x 2-inch greased pan. Use half of the mixture.
Pat in greased pan, then add Filling (recipe to follow).
Cover Filling with the rest of the crumb mixture, pressing down firmly.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.