Aunt Lil'S Date Nut Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. dates
1 tsp. soda
1 c. hot water
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 egg
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. nuts
powdered sugar (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Soak dates in hot water with soda, approximately 30 minutes.
Drain, set aside.