Categories: Cakes, Desserts, Fruits, Holiday 
      Yield: 6 servings 
  
    1/2 c  Shortening 
      2    Eggs 
      1 c  Pecans 
      1 ts Vanilla 
      1 ts Baking powder 
      1 c  Sugar 
      2 c  Dates; chopped 
    1/2 c  Candied cherries; cut-up 
    2/3 c  Flour 
           Powdered Sugar 
  
  Blend shortening and sugar and beat in eggs.  Stir in remaining 
  ingredients.  Spread mixture in a 9" pan and bake at 350Ü for 40-45 
  minutes.  Cut into squares while warm and roll in confectionary sugar.