Date And Nut Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. boiling water
2 c. pitted chopped dates
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. chopped nuts
powdered sugar

Preparation

Pour boiling water over dates and cool.
Place shortening, sugar, salt, spices, eggs and cooled date mixture in large mixing bowl.
Beat until thoroughly blended.
Sift together flour and baking soda.
Add with nuts to first mixture.
Beat until blended. Place mixture in greased 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan.
Spread evenly. Bake in 350\u00b0 oven for 40 to 45 minutes.
Cool in pan and cut. Roll in powdered sugar.