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!