Tangy Applesauce Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
2 tsp. soda
1/2 c. butter
1 egg
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 (1 lb.) can applesauce
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Combine flour, sugar, soda, butter, egg, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, applesauce and vanilla.
Beat on low speed for 1 minute, then increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes more.
Fold in 1 (8 ounce) package chopped dates and 1 cup chopped nuts.
Bake in a 13 x 9-inch greased pan at 350\u00b0 for 23 to 33 minutes.
Cool.