Date Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. chopped dates
1/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. water
1/3 c. broken walnuts (optional)
1 1/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. quick cooking oats
1 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. butter
1 Tbsp. water

Preparation

In saucepan, combine dates, sugar and water.
Cook, stirring frequently, until thick.
Stir in nuts, if desired.