Cinnamon Date Squares

Directions

1. 1
   Combine dates, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 cup water in saucepan.
2. 2
   Simmer until dates are soft, about 3 minutes.
3. 3
   Stir in 1/4 teaspoon vanilla.
4. 4
   Combine flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
5. 5
   Beat 3/4 cup sugar into butter, then egg, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and finally the flour mixture.
6. 6
   Wrap and chill.
7. 7
   Between 2 sheets of wax paper, roll out half the dough to a 9-inch square and put into a buttered 9-inch pan.
8. 8
   Spread with dates.
9. 9
   Roll out remaining dough and put on top.
10. 10
    Press edges with fork and vent. Brush with milk and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar.
11. 11
    Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until golden.
12. 12
    Cool; cut into bars.