Date And Nut Bars

12 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/3 c. boiling water
  • 2 c. pitted chopped dates
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 c. sifted flour
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts
  • powdered sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    Pour boiling water over dates and cool.
  2. 2
    Place shortening, sugar, salt, spices, eggs and cooled date mixture in large mixing bowl.
  3. 3
    Beat until thoroughly blended.
  4. 4
    Sift together flour and baking soda.
  5. 5
    Add with nuts to first mixture.
  6. 6
    Beat until blended. Place mixture in greased 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan.
  7. 7
    Spread evenly. Bake in 350° oven for 40 to 45 minutes.
  8. 8
    Cool in pan and cut. Roll in powdered sugar.

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