Instructions: Preparation Time: 0:30
Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Reserve 1 cup crumb mixture for topping.

Press remaining mixture into an ungreased 13- x 9- x 2-inch pan. Chop dates. Combine dates, water, and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 1 minute, stirring constantly. Spread date mixture over crumb mixture. Sprinkle with reserved 1 cup crumb mixture.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool and cut into squares.

Yield: 4 dozen.

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