2 tbsp. butter 1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. sugar 1 c. chopped walnuts
1 tbsp. hot water 2/3 lb. stoned dates (12 oz.) Chopped fine
2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour Powdered sugar
Let butter stand until soft. Add sugar and 1 egg and beat with mixer for I minute. Add the other egg and beat 1 minute longer. Then add hot water and vanilla and beat a few seconds.
Turn down to slower speed and add 3/4 cup of the flour, which has been sifted with baking powder. Beat until well blended. Mix remaining flour with dates. Add a few at a time, still mixing on low speed with mixer. Scrape down bowl, add nuts, and beat a few seconds longer.
Spread dough thinly in greased 9x13" pan. Bake at 350 deg. about 25 minutes. Cool. Cut in strips about 1" wide and 3" long. Roll in powdered sugar.
NOTE: If prunes or raisins are substituted for dates, soak in water 1/2 hour, then drain well before using. Chop prunes finely.