Ingredients

¼cupbutter or margarine,softened

½cuphoney

2eggs

1tspvanilla extract

1tspground cardamom

1cupdates,chopped

½cupwalnuts,chopped

½cupsesame seeds,lightly toasted

¾cupall purpose flour

¼cupconfectioner’s sugar,for decoration

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8×8 inch square baking pan.

In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, honey, eggs, vanilla, and cardamom with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

Use a spoon to stir in sesame seeds, dates, and walnuts. Gradually mix in flour until well blended. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.

Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven or until set.

Cool in the pan for a few minutes, then cut into 16 squares, and dust with confectioners’ sugar.