Date nut bars

1. Preheat oven to 350°.

2. In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, dates and nuts. In a large bowl combine the eggs, butter and vanilla.

3. Add dry ingredients to wet. Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened (batter will be very stiff). Spread in a greased 8x8 baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool bars on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar.