Date & Nut Bars

Submitted by Shirley Parr

• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chopped dates
• 2 cups chopped walnuts or pecans
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• confectioners' sugar

In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, dates and nuts. Add the eggs, butter and vanilla; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened (batter will be very stiff). Spread in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool bars on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar.