1 1/2 c. rolled oats
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. flour
1 stick butter
Salt (optional)
1 tsp. baking powder
2 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. sugar

Boil dates and sugar with enough water to keep from sticking to pot. Combine all other ingredients until it is a crumbly texture. Press 3/4's of the mixture into a greased 8 x 8 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until brown around the edges.