Date Walnut Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Lightly grease and line bottom of 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan with waxed paper and grease top of wax paper.
3. 3
   Sift flour, baking powder and salt.
4. 4
   Beat eggs until light.
5. 5
   Add brown sugar and mix until smooth.
6. 6
   Gradually add dates, nuts and vanilla and mix thoroughly.
7. 7
   Stir in dry ingredients; mix well.
8. 8
   Spread in pan.
9. 9
   Bake 25 to 30 minutes.
10. 10
    Cool slightly.
11. 11
    Remove to wire rack and remove wax paper.
12. 12
    With sharp knife, cut while still warm into about 24 pieces.
13. 13
    Sift confectioners sugar over top.