1 c. chopped dates
1/4 c. sugar
1/3 c. vegetable oil
1/2 c. orange juice
1 c. all purpose flour
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. grated orange rind

Combine dates, sugar, oil and juice in a saucepan. Cook for 5 minutes to soften dates. Cool. Add remaining ingredients. Spread into an oiled 8"x8" baking pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool before cutting. Makes 36 bars.