This recipe was clipped from cardboard packaging, likely a box of dates. Date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy.
DATE-NUT BARS
(Makes about 30)
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or other shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1½ 7-oz. pkgs. finely cut dates
1 cup coarsely chopped nuts
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cream butter, gradually blend in sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat until light and fluffy. Add vanilla. Gradually blend in dry ingredients, beating well after each addition. Fold in dates and nuts. Spread evenly in a greased, rectangular pan (7x11x1½ inches). Bake in a moderate oven (375°F.) about 30 minutes, until firm when lightly touched. When cool, sprinkle top with confectioners’ sugar, and cut into bars.