Date Bars

Submitted by pattyk2897

"This is a recipe that belonged to my Grandmother and has now been passed down to me from my mother."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8-12

ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup flour (sifted)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups dates, chopped
• 1 cup nuts, chopped

directions

1. Cream together the first 3 ingrediants.
2. Add remaining ingredients.
3. Best baked in a 7 x 11 pan.
4. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
5. Cut into bars, roll in powdered sugar.

Reviews

[skb289]

I left out the nuts and added in extra dates. My whole family really enjoyed the treat. It was delicious. Also, the first time I made it, I didn't have the proper sized pan, so I baked it in a pie dish, and it came out great!