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This is one of those cookie bars that you remember from your youth with such fondness. There are many recipes with the same name, but this is the one I like best. Great anytime of the year, but also a great addition to the holiday cookie trays.

Provided by Cucina Casalingo

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 36 small bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup nuts (pecans or walnuts)
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped dates

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cream shortening and sugar.
  • Add eggs and vanilla.
  • Mix flour and salt with nuts, coconut and dates.
  • Fold flour mixture into creamed mixture.
  • Bake in greased 8 x 8 inch baking dish for 20 minutes.
  • Cool slightly on a rack before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.4, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 11.8, Sodium 52.4, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 7.8, Protein 1.1

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