Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to slow (325 degrees).

2. In mixing bowl, beat eggs until light and foamy.

3. Add next 3 ingredients and mix well.

4. Mix flour and baking powder and add with dates and nuts to first mixture. Mix well.

5. Grease 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan and line bottom with waxed paper.

6. Spread batter in pan and bake about 40 minutes.

7. Let stand a few minutes, then loosen around edges with small knife.

8. Turn out on board and pull off paper; cool.

9. Wrap in foil, seal and let ripen in cool place several days.

10. Cut lengthwise in 1/2 inch strips, then crosswise 4 times to form bars about 2 x 1/2-inch.

Makes about
96.

To Store: Store in airtight container. Just before serving, roll in or sprinkle with confectioners sugar.

Good keepers and shippers. (Omit confectioners sugar when shipping.)

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