1 (8 oz.) pkg. dates
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. water
1 c. flour
1 c. oatmeal
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. butter

Mix brown sugar and butter. Add oatmeal, flour and soda. Take out 1 cup of this mixture to sprinkle on top.

FILLING:

Cut dates into small pieces. Cook dates, sugar, and water together. Cool. Spread mixture in 10 x 10-inch pan. Add date mixture on top. Sprinkle mixture over all. Cook 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Makes 9 to 10 medium.