Crystal Sticks
["1 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 c. chopped nuts", "1 c. chopped dates", "powdered sugar"]
["Beat sugar lightly into eggs.", "Do not overmix.", "Stir in vanilla.", "Add flour and baking powder; blend.", "Fold in nuts and dates.", "Spread evenly into a greased 8 x 8-inch or 9 x 9-inch pan. Bake at 325\u00b0 for 30 minutes.", "Cool.", "Cut into bars or sticks; roll in powdered sugar.", "Keeps well; improves with aging."]
["sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "flour", "baking powder", "nuts", "dates", "powdered sugar"]