1/3 c brown sugar, packed
1/4 c pecans, chopped
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 c flour, all-purpose
1/4 c butter, softened

Topping:

3/4 c corn syrup
2 eggs
3/4 cup pecans, chopped
1 box dates, chopped
2 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 c brown sugar, packed

Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl combine crust ingredients (first 5 ingredients); mix at low speed until crumbly. Press crumb mixture into ungreased 13 X 9 pan.

Bake 10-12 minutes or until light brown, remove from oven.

Combine all topping ingredients except pecans; beat at medium speed until well blended. Pour over partially baked crust. Sprinkle with pecans.

Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool; cut into bars. Store loosely covered.