Orange-Date Pumpkin Bars (2.5 PTS)

Recipe Instructions In large bowl, with electric mixer, beat together eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla. Beat in pumpkin and orange rind. In separate bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt and spices. Stir into creamed mixture. Stir in dates and nuts. Spread batter in greased and floured 9-inch (23 cm) square or 11- x 7-inch (28 x 18 cm) cake pan. Bake in 350F/180C oven (or 325F/160C oven if using glass or dark non-stick pan) for 25 to 30 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Let cool and cut into small bars. Store in airtight container; can be frozen. Per bar: 104 calories, 4 g fat, 16 g carb, 1 g protein, 1 g fiber. M/C Formatted by Diane [spangen@home.com] Posted to: AllMagazineRecipes Yield: "2 dozen" Start to Finish Time: "0:45" Per serving: 1838 Calories (kcal); 65g Total Fat; (31% calories from fat); 22g Protein; 300g Carbohydrate; 374mg Cholesterol; 1758mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 4 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 12 Fat; 14 1/2 Other Carbohydrates NOTES : Moist, chewy bars with a refreshing touch of orange. These need no frosting; dust with icing sugar if desired.