Heat oven to 400 degrees.



COMBINE THE FOLLOWING AND HEAT 10 MINUTES IN A SAUCEPAN,
 STIRRING CONSTANTLY
            
1 pound dates (approx 3 cups)
1-1/2 cups water
1/4 cup sugar


In a Separate bowl mix together:



1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup shortening (I use all butter)
1 3/4 cup flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 cup oatmeal


 

DIRECTIONS



Press 1/2 oat mix in greased pan, spoon and smooth 
over dates.  Pat rest of oat mix over top of dates.




Bake 400 degrees, 25 - 30 minutes.

NOTE: For the 11x13 container I make for the morning game, 
I triple the dates and quadruple the oat mix.