Carrie's Date Bars

Ingredients

• 3 cups dates, chopped
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3/4 cup oleo
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups oatmeal

Directions

1. 1

   Combine dates, 1/4 sugar and water over low heat until thickened, cool.

2. 2

   Add vanilla and set aside while preparing crust.

3. 3

   Mix oleo and sugar.

4. 4

   add the rest of ingredients and mix until crumbly.

5. 5

   Press half of crumbs in bottom of 9x13" pan.

6. 6

   Cover with date mixture and top with remaining crumbs and pat down.

7. 7

   Bake at 400 Degrees for 25-30 minute.