Date Nut Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter or shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 (11 oz.) pkg. dates, finely chopped
1 c. nuts, chopped

Preparation

Sift flour, baking powder and salt together.
Cream butter and sugar together.
Add eggs, beating until light and fluffy. Add vanilla.
Blend in dry ingredients a little at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Fold in dates and nuts.
Bake in a greased, square pan at 375\u00b0 for 30 minutes.
When done, cut into bars.