1 c. brown sugar
2 c. flour
3/4 c. walnuts, chopped
1 1/2 c. quick oatmeal or
Kellogg's concentrate cereal
3/4 c. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Mix lightly all at once like pie crust, but save 1/3 of the nuts to sprinkle on top later. Put aside.

ook and spread when warm:

2 pkg. (2 sm. or 1 lg.) dates, cut fine
1 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla, or lemon juice or
1/4 c. brandy or whiskey added after cooking

This cooks until it boils and thickens. Roll with a glass 3/4 of dry mixture in a greased 9 x 13-inch pan. Spread on filling. Cover with remaining dry mixture. Sprinkle with rest of nuts. Bake for 20 minutes in 350 degree oven. Cut into pieces when cool.