Date Nut Squares

• 1 (18 1/2 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 1 (3 ounce) package instant coconut cream pudding mix
• 12 cup butter, softened
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 12 cup all-purpose flour
• 12 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 14 cup water
• 2 eggs, no this is not a mistake
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 ounces chopped dates, about 1 1/2 cups
• 12 cup flaked coconut
• 12 cup chopped pecans or 12 cup walnuts

1. Prehat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Butter a 13 x 9 pan, I use butter flavored cooking spray.
3. In a large bowl combine cake mix, pudding mix, butter and the lightly beaten egg.
4. Beat on low speed until crumbly.
5. Reserve 1/2 cup of crumbs.
6. Press remaining crumbs into prepared pan.
7. Bake@ 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
8. In a large bowl combine flour, brown sugar, water, 2 eggs,.
9. and vanilla extract.
10. Beat well until smooth.
11. Stir in dates, coconut, and nuts.
12. Spoon evenly over crust.
13. Spread carefully.
14. Sprinkle with the 1/2 cup of remaining crumbs.
15. Bake@ 350 for 20-25 minutes.
16. Cool and cut into squares.
17. Really delicious served warmed with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

yellow cake, instant coconut cream pudding, butter, egg, flour, light brown sugar, water, eggs, vanilla, dates, coconut, pecans

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/date-nut-squares-92295 (may not work)