1/4 c. soft butter
1 c. sugar
1 lg. egg
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. diced dried dates

Grease and flour 8x8 inch baking pan. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cream together butter, sugar, and vanilla. Add large egg and beat until smooth. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet and blend thoroughly. Mix in chopped nuts and dates. Pour in baking pan and bake 30-35 minutes.