Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  cup           sliced almonds -- sliced
     1/4  cup           margarine -- softened
   1      cup           all-purpose flour -- divided
     1/2  cup           brown sugar -- packed
                        orange flavored liqueur
     1/2  cup           orange juice
   1                    egg
     1/2  teaspoon      baking powder
     1/4  teaspoon      baking soda
   1      teaspoon      cinnamon
     1/2  teaspoon      nutmeg
     1/2  cup           chopped pitted dates -- chopped
                        powdered sugar

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In 1 cup measuring cup, toast almonds in microwave, stir occasionally until done. Set aside. In mixing bowl, beat margarine with electric mixer on medium- high speed for 30 seconds. In same bowl, add flour, brown sugar, splash of orange flavored liqueur, orange juice, egg, baking powder and baking soda. Beat until thoroughly mixed. Beat in cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir in toasted almonds and dates. Pour batter into an ungreased 11 x 7 x 1 1/2" baking dish. Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into bars. Approximately 27 minutes.