1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped walnuts
3 eggs
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted
2 tsp. vanilla

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 13x9-inch pan.

Sift flour, add sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Set aside.

In a large bowl add dates, nuts and eggs. Melt butter, add to date mix alternating with flour mix. Add vanilla and mix well. Pour into prepared pan and spread evenly.

Bake at 350°F for about 25 to 30 minutes. Cool, cut into bars. Dust lightly with confectioners' sugar.