Date Bars

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, beat eggs and 1 1/4 cups confectioners sugar until light colored.
2. 2
   Mix in remaining ingredients.
3. 3
   Spread in a greased 9 x 9-inch pan.
4. 4
   Bake in a preheated 350° oven until golden and cake springs back when touched with fingertip, 25 to 27 minutes.
5. 5
   Cook in pan on rack for 15 minutes.
6. 6
   Cut into 2 x 1-inch bars.
7. 7
   Roll in confectioners sugar.
8. 8
   Cool on rack.
9. 9
   Makes 32 bars.