Date Nut Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Combine beaten eggs, honey and lemon rind; beat well.
2. 2
   Add sifted dry ingredients, then dates and nuts; mix well.
3. 3
   Turn into a greased, waxed paper lined 9 x 13-inch pan.
4. 4
   Bake in 325° oven for 40 to 45 minutes.
5. 5
   Turn out onto rack, remove waxed paper and cool.
6. 6
   Wrap in waxed paper; store in covered container 3 to 4 days (to ripen).
7. 7
   Cut into 1 x 3-inch bars; roll in powdered sugar.