Tasty Fig Layer Bars

Directions

1. 1

   1 c Brown sugar 1 c Margarine or butter 1/2 ts Salt 1 3/4 c Rolled oats 1 3/4 c Flour

2. 2

   sifted 1/2 ts Vanilla ----------------------------------FILLING---------------------------------- 1 c Sugar 8 oz California dried figs -- fi

3. 3

   boiling Combine sugar, figs, nuts and water in a medium saucepan

4. 4

   Heat for 15 minutes or until creamy, stirring frequently

5. 5

   Pour half the flour mixture into a well-greased shallow pan (8" x 12")

6. 6

   Layer with the filling, and spread remaining flour mixture over filling as evenly as possible

7. 7

   Bake at 350 F

8. 8

   for 30 to 35 minutes, or until lightly brown