I remember eating these all the time growing up, and my favorite part is still sprinkling the confectioners sugar on top. It's the sweet topping to a thick, cake-like bar.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
3 cups all-purpose flour (take 2 tablespoons out of each cup of flour)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sour milk (1 cup milk + 1 teaspoon vinegar)
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup chopped dates
confectioners sugar
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. With an electric mixer, cream together the sugar and shortening in a large mixing bowl. Add the egg; beat.
3. In another large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Add the dry ingredients and milk to the creamed mixture in small batches, alternating between sour milk and flour. (Begin and end with flour.)
4. Fold in nuts and dates. Evenly spread batter into the baking dish.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out barely moist with some crumbs. Don't overcook or bars will be too dry.
6. Remove from oven and let cool completely in pan. Once cooled, sprinkle liberally with confectioners sugar. Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy!
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