Date Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs, well beaten
2 Tbsp. shortening, melted
1 c. chopped walnuts or pecans
1 c. chopped dates
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Sift flour, baking powder and salt into mixing bowl. Add brown sugar and mix well. Add shortening and eggs and mix well.
Stir in nuts, dates and vanilla. Spread in greased 11 x 7-inch or 8-inch square pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.
While warm, cut in bars and sprinkle with powdered sugar.