Fruit Bars

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. almond extract
• 1 c. chopped nuts
• 1/2 c. chopped maraschino cherries, drained
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3 eggs
• 1 c. cut up dates or whole raisins
• 1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°.
2. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, almond extract and eggs.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients.
4. Spread dough in greased pan (13 x 9 x 2-inch).
5. Bake until light brown, 30 to 35 minutes.