1 c. flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
Pinch of salt
4 eggs, unbeaten
1 1/2 tbsp. vanilla
1/2 c. melted shortening (1/2 butter, 1/2 Crisco)
1 c. coarsely chopped dates
1 c. coarsely chopped nuts (walnuts)

Do not grease pan. Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add nuts and dates. Add eggs, melted shortening and vanilla. Bake in greased 10"x15" pan at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until done, will be light brown. Knife inserted should come out clean. When cool enough to handle, cut in squares and roll in powdered sugar to coat.