1/2 lb. Dates, chopped
1/2 c. Granulated Sugar
2 Tbsp. Flour
1 c. Water
3/4 c. Shortening
1 c. Brown Sugar
2 Eggs
1 tsp. Vanilla
1 tsp. Soda, dissolved in 2 Tbsp. hot water
1 3/4 c. Flour
1/8 tsp. Salt
1/2 c. Walnuts, chopped
15 oz. Bag Orange Slice Candy, cut into thirds

In a saucepan combine dates, granulated sugar, flour and 1 c. water.
Cook over medium heat until thick.
Let cool.
In mixing bowl cream shortening, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla.
Mix in dissolved soda, flour, salt and nuts.
Spread half of dough into greased 9″ x 13″ pan.
Layer sliced orange slices.
Spread date mixture on top of orange slices.
Spread remaining dough on top.
Bake 40 minutes at 350°F.
Cool, cut into bars.