Date-Nut and Brown Sugar Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together dates, pecans, butter, and brown sugar. Add flour, baking powder, and salt; mix until well blended.
3. Press the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.
4. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.

Interesting Facts

• The combination of dates, pecans, and brown sugar makes these bars a unique and delicious treat.
• These bars are a great way to use up leftover dates and pecans.
• These bars can be served warm or cold.