1 c. pecans, chopped
1 c. or 1 box dates, cut fine
1/2 c. melted Crisco or butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
3/4 c. sifted flour
1/8 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder

Mix melted butter, sugar and beaten eggs. Add dry ingredients then pecans and dates. Pour in greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool about 20 minutes, cut in bars and roll in powdered sugar while still warm.