Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Grease 9x9x2 inch square pans.

2. Simmer uncovered, dates, water and sugar 7-10 minutes until thick. Cool.

3. Sift flour and salt together. Add Brown Sugar. Using a pastry blender, cut in margarine until the size of small peas. Mix in oatmeal. Pack half the mixture in to the bottom of the pan; top with the date mixture. Add remaining oatmeal mixture to form top layer.

4. Bake 45-50 minutes until tan on top. Cool upright in pan on a wire rack and cut into bars.

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