HONEY PEANUT BARS (makes 3 doz 1" x 3" bars)

INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup shortening 1 1/4 cups sifted flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup chopped cashew nuts 1 cup honey 1 tsp baking powder dates (optional) 1 tsp vanilla 3 eggs or 6 yolks 1 cup chopped peanuts confectioners sugar

METHOD: 1. Blend shortening, honey and vanilla until creamy. 2. Beat in eggs, one at a time. 3. Sift dry ingredients into egg mixture. Blend. 4. Add nuts and stir enough to distribute evenly. 5. Spread in a greased 9" x 12" pan. 6. Bake in moderate oven (350°F) until brown 30 - 45 mins. Cool. 7. Cut into bars and rolll in confectioner sugar.