date bars

Based on http://www.yummly.com/recipe/external/Date-bars-348998

ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups chopped dates

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• 3/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 stick butter, cubed

• 1 1/4 cups rolled oats

• 1 cup flour

• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

directions

1. Boil 1 cup water, dates, and 1/2 tsp. salt until jamlike. 
2. Mix remaining ingredients (oat mixture). 
3. Press three-quarters oat mixture into greased 8-inch baking dish. 
4. Top with date jam and remaining oat mix. 
5. Bake at 375 degrees until golden, 20-30 minutes. Slice.