Date Nut Bars

• cup flour↗1 cup
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• teaspoon baking powder↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• cup sugar↗1 cup
• cup chopped walnuts1 cup
• cup chopped dates1 cup
• large eggs, beaten↗2
• cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted↗1⁄4 cup
• teaspoon vanilla extract↗1 teaspoon
• powdered sugar (optional)↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Spray a 9 x 13-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray (Pam) or grease pan and then line pan with aluminum foil. Spray Pam over foil or grease foil.

3. 3

   Sift flour, salt and baking powder in a medium bowl.

4. 4

   Add all remaining ingredients (except for the powdered sugar) and mix well with a wooden spoon.

5. 5

   Spoon mixture into pan, spreading evenly.

6. 6

   Bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown.

7. 7

   Invert onto work surface and carefully remove foil and slice into bars while still warm.

8. 8

   Transfer bars to a rack to cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar (if desired).