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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 30 |
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I've had this recipe since 1938, when the girls I worked with game me a bridal shower. One of their presents was a recipe box filled with their favorites. Inside, I found this recipe, and I've used it for just about every occasion since. They're always well received. Ingredients:
2 cups sugar |
2 cups king arthur unbleached 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 |
Directions:
1. 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).
2. Spread in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool bars on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Yield: 5 dozen.
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