DATE SQUARES

YUMMY DATE SQUARES!!

Ingredients:
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed *
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• pinch salt
• .
• Date Filling:
• 250-300g chopped dates *
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda +
• ½ teaspoon vanilla (optional)

Preparation:
Combine filling ingredients in saucepan; simmer for about 5 to 10 minutes, or until mixture is thick. Set aside to cool.
Mix flour, oats, sugar, butter, soda, and salt; press about half of mixture in a greased and floured 9 X 13-inch pan. Spread filling over the oat layer. Add remaining oat mixture and press well.
Bake at 180C for 20 min, till golden

NB: Made on 30/9/08. Verdict: - Good!
* Measurements have been changed / reduced
+ added