1 c. sugar
2 pkgs. dates, chopped
1 c. water
1/2 c. nuts, chopped

Cook together dates and sugar until thick. Cool, then add nuts. 1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 c. quick oatmeal 2 c. flour 1 c. butter, softened

Mix these ingredients like a pie crust. Put 1/2 of the mixture in a buttered pan; spread the date paste over the crumbs and put the remaining crumbs on top.

Bake in 350 degree oven approximately 25 minutes.