1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. coarse oatmeal

FILLING:

1/2 lb. dates, cut up
1/2 c. cold water
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. orange juice

BASE: Sift dry ingredients, flour, etc. Rub in butter. Add sugar and oatmeal. Divide. Place 1/2 in 9 inch square, greased and floured pan.

FILLING: Cook dates, etc. until thick and smooth. Remove from heat. Cool before spreading on 1/2 the oatmeal mixture.

Add remaining oatmeal mixture. Bake 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees.