Crust: 1 c butter
1/2 c sugar
2 c flour
Mix butter, sugar and flour until crumbly. Press evenly into a 9 x 13" pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes. While crust is baking, make filling.
Filling: 2/3 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
4 eggs
1 1/2 c brown sugar
1 c chopped dried fruit
2 tsp vanilla
1 c chopped nuts
Mix together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. Beat eggs and add brown sugar and dried fruit. Add flour mixture, vanilla, and nuts. Spread evenly over hot crust. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. Bake for 30 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before cutting into squares or bars. When completely cool, dust generously with powdered sugar and remove cut pieces from pan.