Ginger - Date Squares

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped favourite nuts
• 1/3 cup chopped preserved gingerroot
• 3/4 cup chopped dates
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 3/4 cup soft unbleached flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons milk
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar (sucanat)
• 3/4 cup icing sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract