Delicious Matrimonial Date Squares Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cups pitted dates, chopped
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract