Categories: Cookies 
      Yield: 16 servings 
  
      2 ea Eggs                              1/2 ts Salt 
    1/2 c  Sugar                               2 c  Finely cut up dates 
    1/2 c  Flour                               1 c  Chopped walnuts 
    1/2 ts Baking powder                       1 x  Powdered sugar (optional) 
  
  Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  Grease an 8 inch square pan. 
   
  Beat eggs until foamy.  Beat in sugar and vanilla.  Combine flour, baking 
  powder, and salt.  Stir into egg mixture.  Mix in dates and nuts. 
   
  Bake 25-30 minutes, until top has a dull crust.  Cut into 2 inch squares. 
  Cool in pan. 
   
  If desired, dip in powdered sugar.