I've had this recipe since 1938, when the girls I worked with game me a bridal shower. One of their presents was a recipe box filled with their favorites. Inside, I found this recipe, and I've used it for just about every occasion since. They're always well received.

Date Nut Bars

sugar

all-purpose flour

baking powder

salt

dates

walnuts

eggs,

butter, melted

vanilla extract

Confectioners' sugar

I've been making this recipe (but a half size in a 7x 10" or 8" square pan) for 20 years or more. I use no margarine but bake at 375 for 25 minutes and they are gooey and delicious!

Made with just a 1/2 cup sugar. Delicious!!!! Will definitely make again.

The recipe my family has used for years is half this size.  It has 1/2 tsp salt, 3 eggs, no butter.  8x8  pan, bake at 350° for 30 min.  I'd cut them 1/4" thick x 1" wide and squish them into round logs. Roll in granulated sugar.    I added 6 eggs to this recipe, baked in 15x10 pan.  I'm afraid it is going to overflow, we shall see.  Maybe 17x11x1 pan would fit.

Should be 2 sticks butter and soak the dates...should turn out  not so dry.  I've read other recipes and they all call for more butter.

These are very good.  I may add a pinch of cinnamon next time.

My mother did this recipe in the 1950s, today it still works. A half-recipe works well for a smaller pan. Very stiff batter is normal.

date nut bars

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Servings: 5

Cost: $10.44 /serving

Author : Taste of Home

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