Date Nut Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Sift
2. 2
   together flour, baking powder and salt.
3. 3
   Cream butter and
4. 4
   sugar; add eggs one at a time and beat until light and fluffy.
5. 5
   Add vanilla.
6. 6
   Gradually blend in dry ingredients, beating well
7. 7
   after
8. 8
   each addition.
9. 9
   Fold in dates and nuts. Spread evenly
10. 10
    in a greased pan (7 x 11 x 1 1/2-inches).
11. 11
    Bake in a moderate
12. 12
    375°
13. 13
    oven
14. 14
    30
15. 15
    minutes. When cool, cut into squares. (Can sprinkle top with 10x sugar.)