1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/4 c. rolled oats
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 lb. dates
3/4 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. sugar

Mix brown sugar, butter, flour, oats, salt, soda in bowl. Press half of mixture into greased 9x13 inch pan. Boil, cool and chop dates, keeping water. Add vanilla and sugar. Spread over oats in pan. Spread rest of oat mixture over date mixture. Press lightly. Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes until light brown.