Date Nut Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. melted shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. dates
1 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Cut dates in quarters.
Mix flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
Add dates and nuts to mixture.
Beat eggs and melted shortening.
Add vanilla.
Pour into greased and floured pan (square).
Bake in preheated oven at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes.