Date Sticks

Name: Date Sticks
Ingredients: 1 c. sifted flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 Tbsp. melted butter; 1/2 c. nut meats, broken; 2 c. dates, pitted and finely cut; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 c. sugar; 2 eggs, well beaten; 1 Tbsp. hot water

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. melted butter
1/2 c. nut meats, broken
2 c. dates, pitted and finely cut
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 Tbsp. hot water

Directions

1

Sift flour once; add baking powder and salt gradually to eggs; add butter.
2

Beat in dates and nuts.
3

Add flour alternately with hot water, beating well.
4

Divide mixture into two greased pans, 8 x 8 x 2-inches, spreading batter thin.
5

Bake in slow oven, 325°, for 30 to 35 minutes.
6

Cool; cut in strips, 2 3/4 x 1-inch. Remove from pans and roll in powdered sugar.
7

Makes about 48.