Date Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Beat in eggs, one at a time.
3. 3
   Stir in vanilla.
4. 4
   Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture.
5. 5
   Stir in dates and nuts.
6. 6
   Spread batter in a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
7. 7
   Bake in a preheated 375° oven for 45 minutes.
8. 8
   Cool in pan; cut in bars. Yields approximately 2 dozen bars.