Easy Date Nut Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. cooking oil
2 eggs (unbeaten)
1/2 tsp. vanilla flavoring
1 c. (8 oz.) pkg. dates, finely cut
1 c. pecans

Preparation

Mix first 4 ingredients.
Make a well and add in order, oil, eggs and vanilla.
Beat until smooth.
Add dates and nuts.
Mix well.
Turn into greased shallow dish (11 x 7 x 1 1/2-inches).
Cut into bars while warm.
Dust with confectioners sugar.
Bake 30 to 40 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Great for the holidays.