1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. butter
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. dates

Grease and flour 9 x 9 inch pan. Mix sugar, eggs, and butter, and vanilla. Mix together flour, salt, and baking powder and add to sugar mix. Add rest of ingredients. Spread pan and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Cut in bars and roll in powdered sugar while still warm.