Date and Nut Bars

Beat yolks of 2 eggs, add 1 cup of sugar, then 2 teaspoonfuls of hot water, 1 tablespoonful melted butter, 1/2 cup milk alternately with 1 cup flour and 1 tablespoonful of salt, 1/2 teaspoonful Royal baking powder, 1/2 teaspoonful cinnamon; add 1 box of dates, cut up fine; 1/2 cup walnut meats. Fold in the beaten whites of 2 eggs. Bake slow for 20 or 30 minutes. Cut in bars and roll in powdered sugar.