Date Nut Sticks

1-1/4 c. sifted cake flour               2 c. finely cut dates (10 oz.)

1-1/4 tsp. baking powder                 1/2 c. broken walnuts

1/2 tsp. salt


1 c. sugar

2 eggs


2 tbsp. margarine

1 tbsp. hot water


Cream sugar and eggs; add margarine and hot water. Add dates and nuts. Stir in dry ingredients sifted together. Mix well. Spread in greased 9x13" baking pan. Bake at 325 deg. for 30-35 minutes. Cool. Spread with lemon glaze. (See below) Cut into bars.*

Makes about 4 dozen.


* Can cut into bars and roll in powdered sugar instead of frosting with glaze.