Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup chopped dates
Preparation:
Cream shortening with sugar; beat in eggs and molasses. Sift together the flour, salt, soda, baking powder, and spices. Stir sifted dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk. Stir in pecans and dates. Spread mixture in a greased and floured 8x12-inch baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in pan and cut into bars.If desired spread bars with Vanilla Icing before cutting.
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