Date Nut Squares Recipe

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Ingredients

 Dates2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Walnuts1 Cup (16 tbs)
 All purpose flour1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Sugar3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Baking powder1 Teaspoon
 Salt1/4 Teaspoon
 Eggs2
 Margarine4 Tablespoon, cooled
 Confectioners' sugar

Directions

Combine the dates and walnuts; put through a food grinder.
Sift the flour with the sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the ground dates and nuts; mix well to coat.
Beat the eggs until light.
Stir in the margarine.
Add the date mixture and mix thoroughly.
Turn the mixture into a well-greased and floured 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
Bake in a 350° oven for about 40 minutes.
The top should be a medium-brown color.
Cool in the pan set on a rack, then cut into 1 1/2-inch squares and roll in confectioners' sugar.
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