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heat oven to 350°F. grease 15 x 10 x 1-inch jelly roll pan with butter flavor crisco.
toss apples with 1/4 cup flour.
place butter flavor crisco and brown sugar in large bowl. beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. beat in eggs and vanilla.
combine remaining 2-1/4 cups flour, baking powder and salt. add gradually to creamed mixture at low speed. beat until well blended. fold in apple mixture, nuts and dates. spread in greased pan.
bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. cool completely. cut into bars about 2-1/2 x 1-1/2 inches. serve immediately or refrigerate. dust with confectioners sugar just before serving.