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Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 c. coarsely chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. Dromedary pitted dates, chopped

Method

  • Beat eggs until foamy.
  • Beat in sugar and vanilla.
  • Sift dry ingredients and stir into other ingredients.
  • Mix in nuts and chopped dates.
  • (Best if mixed with hands to blend dates completely into mixture.)
  • Spread into greased 8-inch square pan. Bake in moderate slow oven (325°) for 25 to 35 minutes or until top has a dull crust.
  • Cut in finger sized pieces while warm. Cool, then remove from pan and roll in powdered sugar.
  • Makes 21 fingers (1 x 2 1/2-inches).