Date & Nut Barscookies 2 eggs 1 cup confectioners sugar 1 tablespoon shortening, melted 1/4 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup chopped dates 3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 confectioners sugar The dates give a special flavor to this easy to make dessert. Preheat oven to 325ø. In a bowl, beat eggs until light. Add sugar and shortening; blend well. Sift flour and baking powder together and blend well. Stir in dates, nuts and vanilla. Blend well. Pour into greased 8 x 8-inch pan. Bake for 25 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Cut in small squares or oblongs. Roll in confectioners sugar. Store in covered container. Yield: 18-24. Lois Boudreau, St. Louis, MO Randy Shearer |
