My Mom'S Date Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
butter or oleo (size of walnut)
1 beaten egg
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour, sifted
1 rounding tsp. baking powder
dash of salt
1 lb. dates, chopped
1 c. nuts, chopped

Preparation

Cream oleo and sugar.
Add egg, milk and vanilla; mix well. Add flour mixture (put salt and baking powder in flour) a little at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Add nuts and dates; blend well.
Put in greased pan at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes (may vary).
When done, cut in bars and roll in powdered sugar.