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Date Squares (Low Cholesterol)

Filling:
· 1 lb. pkg. chopped pitted dates
· 1 cup Beehive corn syrup
· 1/2 cup water
· 1/2 tsp. vanilla (or up to 1 tsp.)
· 2 tbsp. lemon juice

- Make Filling by cooking first 3 ingredients together until thickened (note: a sturdy potato masher helps me here).
- Add vanilla and lemon juice.
- Stir and allow to cool.

Base & Topping:
· 2 cups flour
· 1 cup packed brown sugar
· 2 cups rolled oats
· 1/2 tsp. baking soda
· 1 cup Safflower oil (or corn oil)

- Combine first 4 ingredients.
- Add oil and mix well with a fork (or your hands) until all is well blended.

Preparation:
- Press half of oat mixture (2 1/3 cups) into a 9x13 inch pan.
- Spread on the date filling.
- Top with the remaining oat mixture (pat it down).
- Bake at 350° F for 30-40 minutes.
- The topping should be approaching a nice golden brown when done.