Filling:
1 lb. pitted dates
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/2 cup boiling water
pinch of salt
1 oz. Grand Marnier
Pastry:
1-1/2 cups flour
1-1/2 cups quick cooking oats
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter
Directions:
Filling: Place everything but Grand Marnier in glass bowl and let stand 8 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally. When all the liquid has been absorbed and dates
are soft, turn mixture in the bowl. Add Grand Marnier and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
Pastry: Preheat oven to 375. Combine dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Work in the butter
until pastry is crumbly. Spread half the mixture into the bottom of a 9" square pan and pat down. Cover with date filling. Pat remaining pastry mixture on top. Bake about 30 minutes. Cut into
squares while still warm. Cool in pan before serving.