1 1/4 c. flour
1 stick butter
1/4 c. brown sugar

Mix by hand and put in pan, bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes.

TOPPING:

1 c. cut up dates
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 tbsp. flour
1 c. nuts
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 egg whites, beaten

Bake 40 minutes or until done.