Honeyed Date-Nut Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour, baking powder, and salt onto wax paper.
2. 2
   Combine walnuts, dates and ginger in a bowl and coat with 2 tbsp of the flour mixture.
3. 3
   Beat eggs in a large bowl until frothy; stir in honey.
4. 4
   Stir in flour mixture, just until well blended.
5. 5
   Fold in date/nut mixture.
6. 6
   Pour into a well-greased 13 x 9 pan.
7. 7
   Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes or until center springs back when lightly pressed with a fingertip.
8. 8
   Cool on a wire rack.
9. 9
   Cover and allow to mellow overnight.
10. 10
    To make topping, beat cream cheese together with 2 tbsp honey.
11. 11
    Spread over top of bars.
12. 12
    Sprinkle with the 1/3 cup walnuts.
13. 13
    Cut into 28 pieces or as desired.