Date Nut Bars

Ingredients (10)

• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chopped dates
• 2 cups chopped walnuts or pecans
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Confectioners' sugar