Oatmeal Date Bars
(6-9 Bars)
Crust
- 1 pkg. "JIFFY" Oatmeal Muffin Mix
- 1/4 cup margarine or butter
Filling
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) chopped dates
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 cup water
Preheat oven to 350°, grease 8" or 9" square.
Combine muffin mix and margarine or butter until crumbly. Set aside. In a small saucepan, cook dates, lemon juice and water until thickened, about 3 minutes. Cool slightly. Spread 1/2 crumb mixture on bottom of prepared pan. Press firmly. Spread date mixture on top and sprinkle with remaining crumbs, press gently. Bake 30 minutes. Cut into squares while warm. Cool and serve.
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