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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
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  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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