Instructions: Sift flour once, measure, add baking powder, and sift again.

Cream butter, add sugar gradually, and cream together until light and fluffy.

Add eggs; then add water and flour, beating until smooth.

Add nuts and dates.

Turn into 2 greased pans 8x8x2 inches, spreading dough out very thin.

Bake in moderate oven (325 degrees) 30 minutes. Cool. Cut into strips, 1x2 2/3 inches. Remove from pan. Roll in powdered sugar.

Makes 4 dozen sticks.

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