1 lb. pitted dates
3/4 c. sugar
1 c. water
3/4 c. butter
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. oats
1/4 tsp. salt

Combine dates, sugar and water and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

Cream butter and sugar. Add flour, oats, baking soda, salt and walnuts. Mix well. Spread half oat mixture in bottom of an 11 x 7-inch greased pan. Press down firmly. Spread date mixture over top. Spread remaining oat mixture over date mixture, pressing down.

Bake at 325°F for 30 minutes. Cool. Cut into squares while still warm.