Easy Date Squares

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Date Jam 3 Combine dates, sugar, water and vanilla in saucepan and bring to a boil.

Simmer 5 minutes, until mixture resembles a thick paste.

Cool completely 6 Oatmeal Layer 7 Combine flour, oats, sugar, nuts and salt in mixing bowl.

Cut in butter.

Reserve 2 cups of this mixture for topping.

Press remaining mixture into bottom of greased 9 x 9" pan.

Spread cooled date jam over the bottom layer and sprinkle reserved oatmeal mixture evenly over top.

Bake 25- 33 minute.

Cool completely then cut into squares.