Date and Almond Brownies

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter
• 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

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8 inch square pan.
2. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together.
3. Melt butter and chocolate in top of double boiler.
4. Add sugar to eggs; beat well.
5. Add butter and chocolate; stir in flour and add almonds, dates and vanilla extract.
6. Turn into pan.
7. Bake for 25 minutes.
8. Cool in pan; cut into squares or bars.