Stuffed Date Bars -

30 ea Pecan Halves; Small

--BARS-- 1/4 c Butter Or Margarine; Melted

1 c Brown Sugar; Packed

1/2 c Sour Cream

2 ea Eggs; Large, Beaten

1 t Vanilla

1 c Flour; Unbleached

1/4 t Baking Powder

1/4 t Baking Soda

1/4 t Salt

1/4 t Ginger; Ground

8 ozs worth

13 X 9 X 2-inch baking pan. Carefully arrange stuffed dates atop batter in lengthwise rows with

6 stuffed dates in each row. Bake at

350 degrees F. for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool; cut into bars, allowing

1 date per par. Sift powdered sugar over the top if desired. Makes

30 bars.