Ingredients

1 C. dates, snipped
1/2 C. water
1/2 tsp. orange peel
1 Tbsp. orange juice
1/2 tsp. lemon juice
3/4 C. flour
3/4 C. oatmeal, uncooked
1 Tbsp. Sugar Twin, or brown sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
6 Tbsp. margarine

Cooking Instructions

Have dates at room temperature. Slice thin and break up in pan. Combine dates, water, peel and juices in saucepan. Blend well. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Cool. Measure flour into large bowl. Add remaining ingredients except margarine. Stir well to blend. Cut in margarine until particles are the size of peas. Press with the back of a fork. Spread half crumb mixture in greased 8 by 8 inch pan. Press down. Spread cooled date filling evenly. Cover with remaining crumbs and pat lightly. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 25 to 30 minutes until golden. Cool in pan on rack. Cut into bars.
 
 
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