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FILLING 

1 Small Box pitted dates
1 1/2 Cup White Sugar
3 T. All Purpose White Flour
3 Cups Water
couple shakes of salt

Cook the above on stove over med. heat until it is 
medium thick.


CRUST:

1 1/2 Cup Quaker Rolled Oates
1 1/2 Cup All Purpose White Flour
1 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
1 tsp. Baking Soda
1/2 Cup (1 stick) SOFT but NOT melted Parkay oleo
1 T. Vanilla

Combine the above together in a large bowl. 

CRUMB Together by rubbing the mixture between your hands
to remove all lumps - IT MUST BE REAL FINE.

SPREAD a thick layer of crumb mixture on the bottom 
of a WELL GREASED OBLONG baking pan to form the
bottom of the pudding crust. 

BE sure to Save enough for a thin layer to cover the top.

POUR the filling mixture evenly onto the crust. Top
with the left over crumbs.

BAKE at 350 degree until golden brown.

Let completely cool. Serve with Cool Whip topping.











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