1 1/2 sticks butter
1 lb. brown sugar
3 eggs, separated
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. flour
1 (8 oz.) pkg. chopped dates
1 c. pecan pieces

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg yolks and flavoring. Add sifted flour, dates, and nuts. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes.