Date Nut Bars

1 pound of dates

1 cup chopped walnuts

1 cup flour

1 cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon butter

1 teaspoon baking soda

3 eggs

1 teaspoon hot water

powdered sugar

Beat eggs and add brown sugar, butter and flour.  Mix nuts with a little flour and add to butter.  Add baking soda and hot water last.  Cook in an 8×8 pan for about 20 minutes in a moderate (350 degrees) oven.  Test before taking out with a knife in the enter which should be fairly clean, but don’t cook too long.  Allow to cool and toss in powdered sugar.