GINGER DATE NUT SLICE - YUM!

Ingredients:

125gr butter
3/4 cup castor sugar
1 egg
1/4 teas vanilla essence

1 cup SR flour (sifted)
1 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup crystallised ginger
1/2 cup walnuts (chopped not too small)

Method:

In a small bowl mix the butter and castor sugar to a cream.
Add the egg and vanilla essence.

In a large bowl, mix with a tablespoon the last 4 ingredients.

Put the first mix (the butter one) into the bowl with the flour and fruit mixture.
Mix together.

Line a flat oblong oven proof tray with baking paper.

Spread the combined mixture evenly over the flat tray.

Bake in a moderate oven 160C fan forced for 20-30mins until light brown.

Slice into squares when cold and ready to serve.  Easy to freeze when it is still all in one piece.