Date & Orange Slice Bars

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 ... Read More