Nutted Date Bars

1 cup dates, chopped, approximately 20 dates

1 cup walnuts, chopped

2 eggs

1 cup powdered sugar

1 tablespoon melted shortening

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/4 cup flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

Combine dates and nuts. 

Beat eggs until light. Add powdered sugar, melted shortening, lemon juice, flour and salt.

Combine the two mixtures. Spread on a greased 8x8 inch baking pan. Bake on 350F for 20 minutes.

Let cool. Cut into bars. 

(Optional) Dip into powdered sugar.

Submitted by Joan Dodge, Blessed Trinity Catholic Community, from her Mom's recipe box