Preheat oven to 350*
1 1/2 cups flour
Grease 13x9 cake pan, combine first 6 items, add melted shrotning, mix well.
Press 1/2 dough firmly into Pan. Spread with filling, but not to edge.
cover with rest of dough, pat down well.
Bake 25-35 minutes.
2 7 1/4 oz pkg Pitted Dates
Simmer all items, stirring until thick. -cool-