1 tsp. vanilla
2 egg yolks
1 1/2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. brown sugar
1 stick butter, melted
1 tsp. baking powder

Mix all together and press into a 9 x 9 inch pan.

2 egg whites
6 chopped sm. dates
Nuts, chopped (optional)
1 c. brown sugar
Chopped cherries (optional)

Beat egg whites until stiff (takes quite awhile). Add brown sugar and mix well. Add dates, cherries, and nuts. Pour over mixture in pan and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.