1/2 c Shortening
2 Eggs
1 c Pecans
1 ts Vanilla
1 ts Baking powder
1 c Sugar
2 c Dates; chopped
1/2 c Candied cherries; cut-up
2/3 c Flour
Powdered Sugar Blend shortening and sugar and beat in eggs. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spread mixture in a 9″ pan and bake at 350? for 40-45 minutes. Cut into squares while warm and roll in confectionary sugar.