Ingredients
1 1/2
cups firmly packed brown sugar
1/2
cup margarine or butter, softened
2
teaspoons vanilla
2
eggs
1 1/2
cups All Purpose or Unbleached Flour
1
teaspoon baking powder
1/2
teaspoon nutmeg
1/4
teaspoon salt
1
cup chopped dates
1/2
cup chopped pecans
1
tablespoon powdered sugar
Preparation
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, combine brown sugar and margarine; beat until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs; blend well.
Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour, baking powder, nutmeg and salt; mix well. Stir in dates. Spread batter in greased pan. Sprinkle with pecans.
Bake at 350°F. for 18 to 28 minutes or until set and golden brown. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into bars.
