Date bars

1 cup sifted flour
1 tsp soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup water
1 1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Bring water and dates to a boil, simmer 4 min. Remove from heat, add butter, stir until melted. Cool. Stir in egg, vanilla, nuts. Add dry ingredients, stir until well blended. Pour into greased pan. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Dan’s note: these are good, and not very sweet at all. Rated 7.3/10
Source: Grandma’s recipe box