Crosbys

Molasses Date Bars

Molasses Date Bars photo

Ingredients:

  • 1 egg beaten
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ Fancy Molasses
  • ¼ cup shortening, melted
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup sifted enriched flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp baking soda
  • 2/3 cup chopped nuts
  • 1 7oz pkg pitted dates, chopped fine

 

Directions:

Prep time: Total time:
  1. Beat egg, and then add sugar, Fancy Molasses, shortening and vanilla. Stir in sifted dry ingredients, nuts and dates. Pour into a 9" square pan lined with wax paper, which has been greased and lightly floured.
  2. Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes.
  3. Cut into 32 bars when cool, and then roll in confectioner's sugar.