1/2 c. melted butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. chopped dates

Mix butter and sugar. Add eggs, gradually add sifted dry ingredients to mixture. Keep beating. Add walnuts and dates. Mixture is very thick, but will not run. Make sure ingredients are well distributed. Pour into a greased 9 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Cool. Cut into bars and roll in confectioners sugar.