Date-Nut Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 c. granulated sugar
1 (8 oz.) pkg. pitted dates, finely chopped
1 c. coarsely chopped walnuts
confectioners sugar

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Lightly grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Sift flour with baking powder and salt; set aside.
In small bowl of electric mixer at medium speed, beat eggs until light. Gradually add granulated sugar, beating until smooth and fluffy. At low speed, beat in flour mixture until well combined.
Stir in dates and nuts; mix thoroughly.
Spread evenly in prepared pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden.
Cool slightly.
With sharp knife, cut into bars while still warm.
Let cool completely in pan before removing.
To serve, roll in confectioners sugar. Makes 30.