Date Nut Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. melted shortening
2 well beaten eggs
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. chopped dates

Preparation

Sift flour; add baking soda and salt. Sift again. Combine with brown sugar. Add melted shortening to beaten eggs and combine with dry ingredients. Add nuts and dates. Pour into greased 7 x 11 x 2-inch pan. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes.
Cut in bars while hot. Sprinkle or roll in powdered sugar.