OLD RECIPES FROM AN OLD FRIEND

Enjoy them

Lois

DATE BARS

This recipe came from my grandmother,  It was a Christmas classic at our house as far back as I can remember.  This is not  a diet recipe!

         9x9 pan   9x13 pan

Liquid shortening       ¼ c6 Tbsp

Sifted flour   ½  c¾ c

Baking powder                  ¼ tsp     3/8 tsp

Salt        ½ tsp     ¾ tsp

Sugar           1 c  1 ½ c

Dates, pitted, chopped     1 c 1 ½ c

Eggs, well beaten      2    3

      Sift dry ingredients together.  Add dates and nuts and mix well.

Beat eggs light and add shortening.  Add the date mixture and stir thoroughly.

Spread in a greased pan.

Bake at 350 for 30 or 45 minutes.

Cool, cut in squares, and roll in powdered sugar.