Honey Bars

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons almond extract 
• 1 cup almonds chopped
• 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
• 0.3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
• 1 cup dates pitted chopped
• 4  eggs 
• 1.3 cups flour all-purpose
• 1 cup honey 
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• oven

Directions

1. Combine flour, baking powder and salt and set aside. Beat eggs in a large bowl until thick and lemon colored. Beat in honey and almond extract.
2. Gradually add in dry ingredients blending well. Stir in dates and almonds.
3. Spread evenly in a 13 x 9 inch greased pan.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) 12-15 minutes until lightly brown on top. Cool 2 minutes in pan.
5. Cut into bars. When cool, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.