Chewy Date-Pecan Squares

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup walnuts, broken
• 2 cups dates, finely cut
• Confectioners' sugar (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease well an 8 inch square pan.
2. Beat eggs until foamy, then add sugar slowly to eggs and beat until thick.
3. Add vanilla extract.
4. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt, then add slowly to egg mixture.
5. Finally, add nuts and dates.
6. Spread out into the prepared pan.
7. Bake until the mixture looks dull on top, about 25 to 30 minutes.
8. Sift confectioners' sugar over, if desired.
9. Cut into squares while warm.