Date Butterscotch Chews

Directions

1. 1
   Melt margarine in saucepan.
2. 2
   Add brown sugar and heat slowly, stirring constantly until blended.
3. 3
   Cool slightly.
4. 4
   Add egg and vanilla; mix.
5. 5
   Sift flour with baking powder.
6. 6
   Stir into mixture in pan, blending thoroughly.
7. 7
   Stir in dates and nuts.
8. 8
   Spread in greased 8 x 8-inch pan.
9. 9
   Bake at 350° for 35 minutes.
10. 10
    Cool.
11. 11
    Cut into small bars.
12. 12
    Roll in confectioners sugar.