1 c. brown sugar
1 1/4 c. quick oats
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. butter
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. flour

Work all together like pie crumbs.

FILLING:

1/2 lb. dates
1/2 c. white sugar
1 c. water
Nuts if desired
1 pinch salt

Boil together to make a thick mixture. Put half of crumb mixture into bottom of pan. Spread on filling. Pat rest of crumbs on top. Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Cut into squares when cool.