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grandma's date bars

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
@Starwriter
Indianapolis, IN

I hope she knows, somehow, what a hit her yummy date bars are with the family, especially with a certain one of her grandsons. Every now and then I make up a batch and share some with him, to remind him of his grandma and her wonderful food. Here ya go, Brian, don't eat too many, now! Photo by: http://blekko.com/ws/date+bars+/images

(2 ratings)
yield 25 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For grandma's date bars

  • 2/3 c
    shortening, butter flavor
  • 2 c
    brown sugar
  • 2
    eggs, well beaten
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 3/4 c
    chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 1/2 c
    chopped, pitted dates

How To Make grandma's date bars

  • 1
    Melt shortening in a large pan. Add brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
  • 2
    Mix flour, salt and baking powder in a separate bowl and then add to above mixture. Stir in the nuts and dates.
  • 3
    Bake in a well-greased 9x13" pan in a pre-heated 325-degree oven for 35-40 minutes, or untl bars are a golden brown.
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