1 c. + 1/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. pitted dates, chopped
1 c. pecans, chopped

Grease 8" square pan; set aside. In mixer bowl with electric mixer at medium speed, beat 1 cup sugar and eggs until fluffy. In another bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to sugar mixture and blend. Fold in dates and pecans. Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove from oven and stir immediately with a wooden spoon; let cool completely. Roll into 1" balls, then roll in remaining sugar. Yield: 3 dozen.