2 1/2 sq. unsweetened chocolate
1 1/3 c. white sugar
1 c. butter
1 1/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. quick oatmeal
2/3 c. hot water
1 1/2 c. chopped dates
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. nuts

Melt chocolate in hot water. Add sugar and dates. Cook until it thickens (5 minutes). Add 1/4 cup butter. Blend in vanilla. Cool.

Cream 3/4 cup butter and brown sugar. Sift in flour, salt and soda. Add oats and nuts. Mix and press into 9x13 pan. Spread with chocolate mixture. Top with ground nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.