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Mix 1 cup flour & sugar in a bowl. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender until the particles formed are the size of small peas. Turn into a 9x9x2" baking pan and press firmly into an even layer over bottom of pan. Bake at 325° convection cook for 25 minutes.
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Meanwhile, blend remaining 1/3 C flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
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Beat eggs with extract. Add the brown sugar gradually beating until thick. Stir in the flour mixture and the dates.
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Remove pan from oven. Turn the date mixture onto the layer in pan and spread evenly. Return to oven and continue baking 25-30 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into 16 bars.
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