"A date filled bar with a chewy oatmeal crust. This is my grandmother's recipe which my whole family loves. You can use almond extract instead of lemon, if you wish...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups rolled oats
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1 1/2 cups sifted pastry flour
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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3/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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3/4 cup butter, softened
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3/4 pound pitted dates, diced
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1 cup water
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1/3 cup packed brown sugar
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1 teaspoon lemon juice