40 pitted dates
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda

Boil dates, water and sugar for 10 minutes; beat with mixer until it forms a smooth paste. Add vanilla; set aside.

Mix remaining ingredients. Press half of the oatmeal mixture onto a 13 x 9 inch pan. Pour the date mixture on top and cover with remaining oatmeal mixture. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Cut when cool.