Calypso Bars Recipe ~Submitted by Paula and Lisa~ 2 1/2 squares unsweetened chocolate 2/3 cup hot water 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 cup (1 pkg.) chopped dates 1 cup butter or margarine 1 tsp. vanilla 1 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed 1 1/2 cup sifted flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. soda 1 cup chopped nuts 1 1/2 cup quick cooking oats Melt chocolate in hot water over low heat. Add granulated sugar; stir until dissolved. Add dates. Cook over low heat 5 minutes. Blend in 1/4 cup butter. Add vanilla. Cool. Cream 3/4 cup butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Sift together flour, salt and soda. Add to creamed mixture; blend well. Add nuts and oats. Mix until crumbly. Press 1/2 onto bottom of greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Add date mixture. Top with remainder of nut mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve warm or cool. Makes 30 squares.