1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. melted butter
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. sugar
1 pkg. dates, water to cover
Lemon juice

Combine the last 4 ingredients in a saucepan and cook to a paste-like consistency. While this is cooking combine flour, sugar, oats and soda in a bowl. Work in melted butter and put half this mixture in the bottom of a cake pan, 9 x 9 inches. Press down, may need a small amount of hot water to do this. Cover with the date paste and cover the balance of the batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.