Ingredients
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FILLING
1 (8 ounce) package dates
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
COOKIE
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups quick oatmeal (dry)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
Preparation
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Mix filling ingredients in saucepan. Cook til smooth. (Raspberry or strawberry jam may also be used as filling.)
Mix cookie ingredients as if for a pie crust.
Pat one half of the mixture on a buttered (8x8x2 inch) pan.
Press down firmly and spread on the filling.
Cover with the other half of the oatmeal mixture and press down lightly.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10-15 minutes. Cut into squares.
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