1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2/3 c. sifted flour
1/4 c. butter
2 c. chopped pitted dates
2 c. chopped pecan meats
1 tsp. double action baking powder

Cream together sugar and butter. Beat in eggs. Stir in dates, nuts and vanilla. Stir in the flour mixed with the baking powder. Spoon the batter into a 9" square pan and bake in a 350 degree oven for about 45 minutes. While still warm cut into strips and roll in sugar.