Honey Bars

These bar cookies made without butter are filled with dates and almonds, with honey being the primary sweetener.

• Calories: 64 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 4 eggs
• ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
• 1 cup honey
• 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
• 1 cup chopped almonds
• 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons almond extract

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

Gradually add in dry ingredients blending well. Stir in dates and almonds. Spread evenly in a 13 x 9 inch greased pan.

Step 3

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) 12-15 minutes until lightly brown on top. Cool 2 minutes in pan. Cut into bars. When cool, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.