No-Bake Walnut Date Bars

NEED: 2 cups pitted dates 3/4 cup water 2 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoon lemon juice 3/4 cup chopped walnuts 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup butter - melted 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup chopped walnuts. Blend together dates, water, 2 tablespoons sugar and lemon juice in saucepan. Cook over low heat, stir constantly, until soft and thick, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 3/4 cup walnuts and cool. Blend crumbs, butter, 2 tablespoon sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Press 3/4 mixture on the bottom only of a sprayed or greased 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 baking pan. Spoon cooled filling evenly over entire surface. Add 1/4 cup walnuts to remaining 1/4 crumb mixture and sprinkle evenly over filling. Press entire surface firmly with fingers. Chill 3 hours. Cut in to 1 inch squares. Makes 5 dozen. Enjoy!

Lemon Clusters

NEED: 2 tablespoons of butter 3 tablespoons of water 1 package of lemon frosting mix 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut ( 3 1/2 ounces) 1/2 cup slivered almonds In double boiler, melt butter in water. Stir in dry frosting mix until smooth. Heat over rapidly boiling water for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in almonds. Drop by teaspoonfuls on foil or waxed paper. Keep mixture warm and stir occasionally while making the candy mounds. Cool completely. Makes 3 to 4 dozen. Enjoy!