Diabetic Date Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Bottom and Top Mixture
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups oatmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute
3/4 cup softened light margarine
Filling
500 g dates (suitable for baking)
1 1/4 cups hot water
1/2 cup Splenda sugar substitute

Preparation

Oven: 375 F (190 C).
FILLING: Mix dates, SPLENDA Granular and hot water and cook over medium heat until smooth and consistent.
BOTTOM AND TOP MIXTURE: Mix all dry ingredients.
Cut in softened margarine.
Spread half of mixture onto well greased 8 x 12 pan and press down evenly.
Add filling and spread evenly.
Add other half of mixture on top of filling.
Bake 375 F (190 C) for 25- 30 minutes.