2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 c. quick oatmeal
1 c. soft butter
1 1/2 c. brown sugar

Mix oatmeal, butter, and brown sugar in bowl. Sift flour with next four ingredients into mixture; mix well. Add 1 egg; if too dry to spread, add a little hot water.

Pat 1/2 mixture in a well-greased 9 x 13 cake pan. Spread 2 cups prepared mince meat (date or raising filling may be used) over this. Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts to remaining oatmeal mixture and spread over mincemeat. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.