1 pkg. apple spice cake mix
1 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/3 c. milk
1 egg
1/4 c. butter, melted and cooled

Remove 1/4 cup of the cake mix and use to coat dates and nuts. Place remaining cake mix in a bowl. Add brown sugar and spices. Mix egg and butter; beat to blend well. Then stir in date and nut mixture.

Spread in a greased and floured 13x9x2-inch pan. Bake in a moderate oven at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Cut into bars while still warm. If desired, sprinkle with confectioners sugar when cool. Makes about 30 bars.