1 stick butter, softened
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. grated orange rind
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 c. chopped pecans
1/4 c. chopped dates
Pinch of salt
1 tbsp. orange juice

Cream butter and sugar. Add other ingredients and mix well. Bake in 8x10 inch greased and floured pan at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

ICING:

1 c. powdered sugar
1 tbsp. soft butter
1 tsp. grated orange rind
1 tbsp. orange juice

Mix in small bowl. When bars are cool, ice with above. May be cut into small cookie size or large dessert squares.