Chewy Date Nut Bars

By debicakes62

If you need a 'pick me up' give these chewy, crunchy date nut bars a try for a nice treat and boost!

Ingredients

• 1 (18.25-ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups dates, chopped
• 2 cups walnuts, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine cake mix and brown sugar. Add butter and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Combine dates and walnuts; stir into batter (batter will be stiff).

Spread into a greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

Bake at 350°F for 35 to 45 minutes or until edges are golden brown.

Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a knife around sides of pan to loosen; cool completely before cutting. Yield: 3 dozen.