DATE MIXTURE:

2 c. dates
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. water
1 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. vanilla

Cook date mixture slowly until thick, but soft, add vanilla.

DRY MIXTURE:

1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 1/4 c. oats
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. butter, melted

Press 1 layer of dry mixture in greased 8x8 pan. Pour date mixture over layer and press rest of dry mixture over date mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until brown.