1 egg
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening, melted
1 c. dates, chopped
1/4 c. walnuts, chopped
1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
Powdered sugar for dusting

Beat egg and sugar. Add shortening and mix. Add dates and nuts. Sift flour, baking powder and salt and add. Spread in a greased 8 x 8 inch pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool, cut in bars and roll in powdered sugar.