GOLDEN STATE DATE-NUT BARS

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease an 8-inch square pan. In a medium bowl, combine butter or margarine, granulated sugar and 1 cup flour. Using a pastry blender or fork, combine ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press crumbs lightly on bottom of greased pan. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned. In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, eggs and vanilla. Stir in baking powder, salt and 1/3 cup flour. Add dates and walnuts; spoon mixture over baked crust. Return to oven for 15 to 20 minutes more or until firm. Cool in pan. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into bars. Makes 16 to 20 bars.