Date & Nut Bar

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup melted shortening
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups chopped dates
• 1 cup nuts
• 2 eggs

Directions

1. Cream sugar, shortening, eggs
2. Add dry ingredients
3. Add dates and nuts.
4. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes
5. Cool and cut and roll lightly in 4X sugar.

Timing

• 25 to 30 minutes

Temperature

• 350°

Equipment

• mixing bowl and creaming utensil, baking pan, oven, cooling surface, knife, and sugar-rolling container

Transcription

Sally Dieter.

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