Molasses Date Bars

Total Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup shortening, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup sifted enriched flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 2/3 cup chopped nuts
• 1 (7 ounce) package pitted dates, chopped fine

Recipe

• 1 beat egg, add sugar, molasses, shortening and vanilla. stir in sifted dry ingredients, nuts and dates. pour into 9-inch square pan lined with waxed paper, greased and lightly floured. baked at 350f for 40 minutes. cut into 32 bars when cool, then roll in confectioners' sugar.