Chinese Chews I

Ingredients

• 2 cups pureed dates
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups ground pecans
• 1.5 cups cake flour
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

2. 2

   Mix dry ingredients except confectioner's sugar. Add nuts and dates.

3. 3

   Then add eggs which have been lightly beaten. Mix well.

4. 4

   Press mixture into ungreased cookie sheet as thin as possible. Bake for 15-20 minutes.

5. 5

   Cut into 1 -2 inch squares while hot. Roll into balls as soon as the squares are cool enough to handle then roll in confectioner's sugar. Allow to cool completely before eating.