1 pkg. (18 1/4 oz.) yellow cake mix
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter or margarine - melted
2 eggs
2 cups chopped dates
2 cups chopped walnuts

Combine cake mix and brown sugar. Add butter and eggs. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes.

Combine dates and walnuts. Stir into batter (batter will be stiff). Spread into a 9 by 13-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 - 45 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on wire rack 10 minutes. Run a knife around sides of pan to loosens. Cool before cutting. Makes 3 dozen bars.