Date-Pecan Pie Bars

• 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 package (8 ounces) pitted dates, chopped
• 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• Confectioners' sugar, optional

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0. In a large bowl, mix flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto bottom of a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake until lightly browned, 15-20 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat first six filling ingredients until just combined. Stir in flour and baking powder. Stir in dates and pecans. Pour over crust.
3. Bake until filling is set, 20-25 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/date-pecan-pie-bars/ (may not work)