1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. rolled oats
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. butter, melted
1/2 tsp. baking soda
Pinch of salt

FILLING:

1 pkg. dates, cut small
1 c. cold water
1 tbsp. brown sugar

Mix flour, oats, sugar, butter, soda, and salt; press half of mixture in square pan. Combine ingredients for filling in saucepan. Let boil until soft. Put filling on top of mixture in pan. Add remaining mixture and press down with hands. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.