Date Nut Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1 egg
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. dates
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 c. flour
1 c. chopped nuts
powdered sugar

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar; beat in egg.
Add flour and milk, fold in nuts and dates.
Pour in greased pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0
for 25 to 30 minutes.
Cut into bars and roll in powdered sugar while warm.