Date & Nut Chews

Directions

Preheat oven to 375℉ (190℃).

Grease a 9-by-13-inch pan.

Place eggs in large bowl.

Add salt and almond extract.

Beat until light.

Gradually beat in sugar and corn syrup.

Add dates and nuts; mix well.

Sift flour.

Fold into other ingredients. Pour into pan.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

Remove from oven; while still hot, cut into 1½-inch squares.

If necessary, discard squares from the four corners of the pan; that portion may be too hard.

Shape at once into small balls, taking care not to burn your hands.

Roll in powdered sugar, or put sugar and cookies in a paper bag and shake.