Date Nut Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350.
2. 2
   Spray a 12 x 16 inche cookie sheet with nonstick spray.
3. 3
   You'll need a cookie sheet with sides or a jelly roll pan.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   With an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar.
6. 6
   Add vanilla and eggs.
7. 7
   Mix until well blended.
8. 8
   On low speed, add salt, flour, dates and walnuts.
9. 9
   Mix until just blended.
10. 10
    Spread dough in prepared cookie sheet and with spatula, spread the dough evenly.
11. 11
    Bake for 25-30 minutes or until top is lightly browned then remove from oven.
12. 12
    Cool in the sheet pan on a cooling rack.
13. 13
    When cool, slice into 1 inch squares.
14. 14
    Coat squares with confectioners' sugar.