Date Nut Bars

Ingredients

• 34 c flour
• 12 tsp baking powder
• 12 tsp salt
• 1 c brown sugar
• 14 c melted shortening
• 2 well beaten eggs
• 1 c chopped nuts
• 1 c chopped dates

Directions

1. Sift flour add baking soda and salt Sift again Combine with brown sugar Add melted shortening to beaten eggs and combine with dry ingredients Add nuts and dates Pour into greased 7 x 11 x 2-inch pan Bake at 350 for 30 minutes
2. Cut in bars while hot Sprinkle or roll in powdered sugar