Ingredients for - Chinese Chews I

1. Pureed dates 2 cups
2. White sugar 2 cups
3. Baking powder 2 teaspoons
4. Eggs 4
5. Ground pecans 2 cups
6. Cake flour 1 ½ cups
7. Salt ½ teaspoon
8. Confectioners' sugar ½ cup

How to cook deliciously - Chinese Chews I

1 . Stage

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

2 . Stage

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

3 . Stage

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

4 . Stage

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

5 . Stage

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.