Simple Walnut Date Bars

Very easy to make using cake mix. I got this from one of my friends at a pot luck. Pecans can be used instead of walnuts, can use more nuts and dates. The amount used is my preference.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 32
• Yields: 32 bars

Ingredients

• 1 (18 1/4ounce) package  yellow cake mix
• 2⁄3 cup  firmly packed brown sugar
• 2  large eggs
• 3⁄4 cup butter (melted) or 3⁄4 cup margarine (melted)
• 1  cup dates, chopped and divided (I used 1/2 of 8 ounce pkg of chopped dates)
• 1  cup walnuts, chopped and divided

Directions

1. Combine cake mix and brown sugar in mixing bowl. Add eggs and melted butter, beat at medium speed with electric mixer until blended ( batter will be stiff) Spread half of batter into lightly greased 13 x 9 inch pan, sprinkle with half of nuts and dates.
2. Stir remaining dates and walnuts into remaining batter, spread over mixture in pan.
3. Bake at 350 for 30 to 40 minutes or until golden. (check at 30) Run a knife around edge to loosen sides.
4. Let stand 30 minutes before cutting (do not rush this or they will crumble)
5. Cut into squares and store in airtight container.