3 eggs
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. dates
1 c. nuts
1 c. raisins (optional)
3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Beat eggs and add sugar. Mix in dates and nuts. Add remaining ingredients and stir. Pour into 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1/2 hour. Cut into bars.