MOLASSES DATE BARS

• 1/2 Cup Sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1/2 Cup Fancy Molasses
• 1/4 Cup Shortening, melted
• 1/2 tsp. Vanilla
• 1 Cup sifted enriched flour
• 1/2 tsp. Salt
• 1/8 tsp. Baking Soda
• 2/3 Cup Chopped Nuts
• 1 7oz. pkg. Pitted Dates, chopped fine

Beat egg, add sugar, fancy molasses, shortening and vanilla. Stir in sifted dry ingredients, nuts and dates. Pour into a 9" sq. pan lined with wax paper, greased and lightly floured. Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes. Cut into 32 bars when cool, then roll in confectioners' sugar.

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