Date Bars

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 1/2 cups chopped dates (3/4 lb)
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds or 1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted
• 1/3 cup sesame seeds, toasted
• 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla