My sister-in-law, Kathy LOVES these.  I make them when we go camping together.

Date Bar

Crust

1 3/4 cups quick oats             1 teaspoon baking soda

1 3/4 cups flour                      1 cup packed brown sugar

1 cup butter                            

Mix well.  The mixture will be crumbly.  Put half of the mixture into a greased 9 X 13 pan.

Filling

2 cups dates, pitted and chopped        1/2 cup water

1/2 cup white sugar                            1/2 to 1 cup roasted nuts [I like almonds or walnuts]

Cook in a saucepan until pulp is soft and well mixed.  Let it cool down a little.  Put this over the packed half of the mixture in 9 X 13 pan.  Cover with the second half of the mixture.

Bake 350 degrees for 30 - 45 minutes, until the top crust begins to brown.  Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Yummy!