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                            DATE AND NUT BARS

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cookies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2                    Eggs
   1       c            Confectioners sugar
   1       tb           Shortening, melted
     1/4   c            Flour
     1/2   ts           Baking powder
   1       c            Chopped dates
     3/4   c            Chopped pecans or walnuts
   1       t            Vanilla
                        Confectioners sugar

   The dates give a special flavor to this easy to make dessert.
  
   Preheat oven to 325°. In a bowl, beat eggs until light. Add sugar and
  shortening; blend well.
  
   Sift flour and baking powder together and blend well. Stir in dates, nuts
  and vanilla. Blend well.
  
   Pour into greased 8 x 8-inch pan. Bake for 25 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
  Cut in small squares or oblongs. Roll in confectioners sugar.
  
   Store in covered container.
  
  Yield: 18-24. Lois Boudreau, St. Louis, MO
  
     Randy Shearer
 


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