Cherry Date Squares

9 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. brown sugar
  • 2/3 c. shortening
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 3/4 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 c. dates, cut up
  • 1 jar maraschino cherries, cut up
  • chopped nutmeats

Directions

  1. 1
    Melt the shortening; blend with the brown sugar.
  2. 2
    Add the eggs, one at a time.
  3. 3
    Sift together the flour, salt and baking powder; add to the shortening and egg mixture.
  4. 4
    Add the dates, cherries and nutmeats.
  5. 5
    Spread the dough on a large cookie sheet. Bake in a 325° oven for 30 minutes, or until dough is browned. Cool; cut into bars.

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