1/2 c  Shortending (part butter)
1/2 c  Confectioners sugar
1 c  Flour
1 c  Cut up dates
1 c  Raisins
1/4 c  Sugar
Sweetened Whipped Cream
Topping

Heat oven to 350. Mix shortening & sugar. Stir flour into shortening
mixture. Press & flatten with hand to cover bottom of ungreased
oblong pan. Bake 15 minutes. Blend fruit, sugar & water in saucepan.
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, 10 minutes.
Cool both crust & filling. Spread filling over crust; spread topping
over filling. Chill before cutting in 1″ squares. Store in
refrigerator.