No-Bake Walnut Date Bars

NEED:
2 cups pitted dates
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup butter - melted
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped walnuts.
Blend together dates, water, 2 tablespoons sugar and lemon juice in saucepan. Cook over low heat, stir constantly, until soft and thick, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 3/4 cup walnuts and cool. Blend crumbs, butter, 2 tablespoon sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Press 3/4 mixture on the bottom only of a sprayed or greased 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 baking pan. Spoon cooled filling evenly over entire surface. Add 1/4 cup walnuts to remaining 1/4 crumb mixture and sprinkle evenly over filling. Press entire surface firmly with fingers. Chill 3 hours. Cut in to 1 inch squares. Makes 5 dozen.

ENJOY!