| 1 | lb | Pitted dates |
| 1/4 | lb | Pecan halves |
| 1/4 | c | Shortening |
| 3/4 | c | Brown sugar |
| 1 | | Egg |
| 1 1/4 | c | Flour |
| 1/2 | ts | Baking powder |
| 1/2 | ts | Baking soda |
| 1/4 | ts | Salt |
| 1/2 | c | Sour cream |
| 1/2 | c | Butter or margarine |
| 3 | c | Sifted powdered sugar |
| 3/4 | ts | Vanilla |
| 2 | tb | Water (more if needed) |
