1 3/4 c. oatmeal
1 1/2 c. flour
1 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. dates
1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. water

Combine oatmeal, flour, brown sugar, shortening, vanilla, and soda as for pie crust. Boil dates, sugar, and water. Then cool. Add layer of crumb mix to prepared pan, then date mixture. Top with remaining crumbs. Bake 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees.