02
Dec
Date Squares
Ingredients:
1/2 cup sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 cup chopped pitted dates
1/4 cup nuts
confectioners sugar
Instruction:
Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Blend shortening, sugar & egg together. Add flour in 3 portions, beating well after each addition. Stir in dates & nuts.
Bake on sprayed or lightly greased cookie sheet in moderate oven 325 degrees about 30 minutes. Cool, cut into 1 inch squares, roll in confectioners sugar. Makes about 4 dozen squares.
Notes: Aunt Dora Recipe Collection