Toffee Bars

• 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 c. butter or margarine, softened
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 egg, separated
• 1/2 c. finely chopped California walnuts
• 1/4 lb. butter
• 1 c. packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 3/4 c. flour
• 1/2 c. chopped walnuts
• 1/2 c. chopped dates
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• dash of salt

1. Melt butter in 8 or 9-inch pan.
2. Remove from heat.
3. Add remaining ingredients and beat with fork until mixture is smooth and creamy.
4. Bake at 350u0b0 for about 35 minutes.
5. Cut into squares or bars just a few minutes after removing from oven.
6. (If it cools, it's very difficult to cut.)
7. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if you like.

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Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=814941 (may not work)