1-1/2 cup pitted dates (8 ounces)
1-1/2 cup orange juice
2-1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup cold margarine, cut small
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
1-1/2 cup quick cooking oats
powdered sugar, for sprinkling
Cook date and orange juice over medium heat 20-25 minutes, or until thickened, stirring occasionally to break up dates. Remove from heat. Preheat oven to 350*F. Combine flour, sugar and butter until coarse crumbs. Add coconut, nuts and oats, until just blended. Place 1/2 in ungreased 9×13 inch. Cover with wax paper and press flat. Spread filling to 1/2 inch of edges. Top with remaining oat mixture, and flatten slightly. Bake 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool on rack. Cut in serving sizes, and sprinkle with the powdered sugar