4 cups flour
2/3 cups sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs, beaten
1 ½ tsp. vanilla
1 1/3 cups margarine or butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup finely chopped dates
Cream margarine and sugars. Add beaten eggs and vanilla. Add nuts and dates. Mix flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Combine with creamed mixture and blend thoroughly. Shape into rolls, wrap in wax paper and chill at least overnight. (Can be frozen for later use.) Slice and place on greased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 5 to 8 minutes.