Fruit Bars
["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"]
["Heat oven to 350\u00b0.", "Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, almond extract and eggs.", "Stir in remaining ingredients.", "Spread dough in greased pan (13 x 9 x 2-inch).", "Bake until light brown, 30 to 35 minutes."]
["flour", "baking powder", "almond extract", "nuts", "maraschino cherries", "sugar", "salt", "eggs", "dates", "semi-sweet chocolate chips"]