1 c. chopped dates
1 c. water, divided
1/2 c. carob powder, sifted
1 c peanut butter
1/2 c. coconut
1 c. chopped walnuts
1 tsp. vanilla

Cook dates in 1/2 cup water until very soft, about 5 minutes. Set aside. Combine 1/2 cup water with carob powder in small saucepan. Boil carob mixture, stirring, 5 minutes until making a smooth paste. Combine dates and remaining ingredients. Press into 8 inch square pan. Refrigerate. Cut into squares. Makes 2 dozen.