DATE BARS

ingredients

1/2 c. butter
1 1/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 2/3 c. Bisquick
1 c. chopped nuts
2 c. cut-up dates (soak 5 min. in boiling water; drain)

preparation

Heat oven to 350°. Mix thoroughly butter, sugar and eggs. Stir in Bisquick, nuts and dates. Bake 25-30 minutes on greased cookie sheet. Cool about one hour. Cut in bars and roll in confectioner's sugar.