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Date Nut Bars
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 6
These are great on a cookie tray during the holiday. Recipe source: Bon Appetit/October 1981
Ingredients:
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped dates
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
powdered sugar (optional)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Spray a 9 x 13-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray (Pam) or grease pan and then line pan with aluminum foil. Spray Pam over foil or grease foil.
3. Sift flour, salt and baking powder in a medium bowl.
4. Add all remaining ingredients (except for the powdered sugar) and mix well with a wooden spoon.
5. Spoon mixture into pan, spreading evenly.
6. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Invert onto work surface and carefully remove foil and slice into bars while still warm.
8. Transfer bars to a rack to cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar (if desired).
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