1 c. plus 1/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. pitted dates, chopped
1 c. pecans, chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 8-inch square pan, set aside. In mixer bowl with mixer at medium speed, beat 1 cup sugar and eggs until fluffy.

In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to sugar mixture and blend. Fold in dates and pecans. Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and stir with wooden spoon; let cool. Roll into 1-inch balls and toss in remaining sugar. Makes 3 dozen. 70 calories each.