Christmas Date Bars

Just another favorite Holiday Bar.
My Aunt Faye made these during the Holidays.

Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
1 - Rimmed - 15 1/2 X 10 1/2" Jelly Roll Pan.
Brushed well with Pan Release Mix:

Pan Release Mix

Equal parts of Crisco, Vegetable Oil and Flour.
I start with 1 C of each mixed well and refrigerated in a Jar.
I always have it available for all of my baking needs.
I use this for all of my baking recipes.

1 8 oz. Package of Pitted Dates, Chopped.
2 TBS Granulates Sugar
3/4 C Water
1/4 C Chopped Pecans
8 TBS Butter, room temperature.
1 Box of Duncan Hines Devil's Food Cake.
1 Container of Vanilla Frosting.

In a Saucepan on Low Heat:
Water
Dates
Sugar
Stir constantly for 7 minutes, until thick.

Add:
Pecans
Mix well.
Set aside to Cool.

In a Mixing Bowl:
Cake Mix
Cut in Butter with a Pastry Blender until it forms a Crumble.
Reserve 1/3 C.
Pat the remaining mix into the Pan.
Bake 10 - 12 minutes until Golden Brown.
Remove Pan to a Rack.

Spread the Date Mix evenly over the Baked Layer.
Spread the Frosting evenly over the Dates.
Sprinkle evenly with remaining Cake Mix Crumbles.

Return to Bake for an additional 25 minutes.

Remove Pan to a Rack to Cool Completely.
Cut into Squares to serve.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!