Date Pecan Brownies

1 ½ cups firmly packed brown sugar
½ cup margarine or butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
1 ½ cups Pillsbury’s Best All Purpose or Unbleached Flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped dates
½ cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Heat oven to 350° F. Grease 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, beat brown sugar and margarine until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs; blend well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour, baking powder, nutmeg and salt; mix well. Stir in dates. Spread in greased pan. Sprinkle with pecans.

Bake at 350º F for 18 to 28 minutes or until set and golden brown. Cool completely. Sprinkle with powdered sugar; cut into bars. 36 bars.