What you'll need:     1   package (8 oz.) chopped Dates   ½   cup orange juice   1½   cups quick cooking oats   1½   cups all-purpose flour   ½   cup packed brown sugar   ¾   cup unsalted butter, melted   ¼   teaspoon baking powder   ¼   teaspoon salt

Directions:     1.   In saucepan, cook dates with orange juice over medium heat, about 5 minutes, or until thicken. Set aside. Preheat over to 375° F.    2.   Combine oats, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.   3.   Do not grease pan. Press ½ oat mixture in the bottom of  a 9x 9" square pan firmly. Spread date fillings over the layer evenly.   4.   Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on the top; press lightly. Bake 25 minutes or until lightly brown. Serve warm. Make 16 servings Picture left shows the final bake and cut.