Matrimonial Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 c Flour, all purpose
• 1 1/2 c Rolled oats
• 1 c Brown sugar; packed
• 1/2 tsp. Baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. -Salt
• 3/4 c Butter; softened

Filling

• 2 c Dates; chopped, pitted
• 1/2 c Sugar, granulated
• 1 tsp. Lemon juice
• 3/4 c -Boiling water
  

Directions:

Filling:

1. In saucepan, cook dates, sugar, lemon juice and water over medium heat, stirring often, until the dates are soft, about 15 minutes. Let cool.
2. In a bowl, combine flour, rolled oats, sugar, baking soda and salt; blend in butter until mixture is crumbly.
3. Pat half onto bottom of 9 inch square pan. Spread filling evenly over the top. Sprinkle with the remaining flour mixture, patting lightly.
4. Bake in a 350F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until nicely browned. Let cool; cut into squares.