Chewy Date Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix (I recommend Betty Crocker SuperMoist yellow.)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, melted
2 large eggs
2 cups chopped dates
2 cups chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, combine dry cake mix and brown sugar.
Add butter, and eggs.
Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed.
Stir in the dates and nuts.
Spread into a greased 9 x 13\" baking pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35-45 minutes or until edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.