Date Bars

Directions

1. 1
   In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly stir together the flour and baking powder.
2. 2
   Add salt and sugar; stir well again.
3. 3
   Add dates.
4. 4
   Mix well with fingers to separate dates.
5. 5
   Stir in chopped pecans and coconut.
6. 6
   In a small mixing bowl, beat eggs enough to blend yolks and whites.
7. 7
   Add to flour mixture with butter and vanilla; stir to mix thoroughly.
8. 8
   Turn into a greased and floured square pan (9 x 9 x 1 3/4-inch).
9. 9
   Bake in a preheated 325° oven until a cake tester inserted in center comes out clean, 45 minutes.
10. 10
    These are really good.