2    Eggs

      1 c  Confectioners sugar

      1 tb Shortening, melted

    1/4 c  Flour

    1/2 ts Baking powder

      1 c  Chopped dates

    3/4 c  Chopped pecans or walnuts

      1 ts Vanilla

           Confectioners sugar
   The dates give a special flavor to this easy to make dessert.
   Preheat oven to 325C8. In a bowl, beat eggs until light. Add sugar and
  shortening; blend well.
   Sift flour and baking powder together and blend well. Stir in dates, nuts
  and vanilla. Blend well.
   Pour into greased 8 x 8-inch pan. Bake for 25 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
  Cut in small squares or oblongs. Roll in confectioners sugar.
   Store in covered container.
  Yield: 18-24. Lois Boudreau, St. Louis, MO
     Randy Shearer