3/4 c. Crisco
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1 c. sour milk
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour, sifted
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. nuts
1 c. dates

Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Makes 3 dozen.