Orange Coconut Chews

2 ts Grated orange rind

1/4 c Butter

1 c Brown sugar

1 Egg

1 ts Vanilla

1/2 c Flour

1/2 ts Salt

1 ts Baking powder

1 c Coconut

1 c Dates; chopped

Melt butter, then mix well with rest of ingredients except coconut and dates. When well mixed, blend in coconut and dates. Spread in a 7x11-inch pan; bake 350~ for 30 minutes. When cool cut in squares. If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar. -----