Chocolate Date Nut Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
3. 3
   In a large saucepan, over low heat, melt butter and chocolate.
4. 4
   Remove from heat.
5. 5
   Gradually stir in sugar until well blended.
6. 6
   Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
7. 7
   Stir in flour, dates, nuts, vanilla and salt until smooth.
8. 8
   Spread in pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until center is set (do not overbake). Cool in pan on wire rack.
9. 9
   Cut into bars.
10. 10
    Makes 32 (2 x 1 1/2-inch) bars.