Date and Almond Brownies

2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 squares baking chocolate
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/2 cup chopped dates
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch square pan.

Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Melt butter and chocolate in top of double boiler. Add sugar to eggs; beat well. Add butter and chocolate; stir in flour and add almonds, dates and vanilla extract. Turn into pan. Bake 25 minutes.

Cool in pan; cut into squares or bars.