and nuts (cut in small pieces), then combine with the egg mixture. Pour into a greased, shallow pan, spread one-fourth inch thick. Bake in a moderately hot oven 30 to 40 minutes. Cut in strips before removing from the pan. Store in a crock or cake box for several days, as the date bars improve after standing. Roll in powdered sugar before serving.

HONEY OATMEAL COOKIES

1 cupful honey

2 cupfuls of flour

2-3 cupful fat

1/2 tsp. soda

1/2 tsp. salt

2 tsp. baking powder

2 eggs. beaten

1 tsp. cinnamon

2 cupfuls rolled oats

1 cupful chopped raisins

Cream the fat and honey together, then add the eggs. Mix and sift the flour, soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt, and add to the wet mixture together with oatmeal. Dust the raisins with some of the flour and add them to the dough, mixing well. Drop by teaspoonfuls on a greased pan. Bake in a moderate oven 10 to 12 minutes.

DROP COOKIES NO. 1

1 cup fat

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 tsp. vanilla

1/2 cup strained honey

2 drops almond extract

2 cups flour

1/2 cup nut meats

2 eggs

1/2 cup raisins

1/2 tsp. soda

Cream fat and sugar thoroughly. Add honey, beaten eggs and flavoring. Sift flour, soda and salt together and add to first mixture. Combine with lightly floured nuts and rai-ins. Drop by dessert spoonfuls on oiled baking sheet. Bake in moderate oven 350 to 375° F.

LEMON NUT DROP COOKIES NO. 2

1/2 cup butter

2 egg yolks, beaten

Grated rind one lemon

3 tbsp. lemon juice

3 1/2 cups pastry flour

2 egg whites whipped

1/2 cup sugar

1 tsp. salt

1 cup honey

Shredded cocoanut, if desired.