Tennesse Treats - 

Al and Tipper Gore\'s Tennessee treats 


2 cups of firmly-packed dark brown sugar
2 eggs
2 egg whites
2 tbsps honey
1 tsp baking powder
cup boiling water
2 cups all-purpose flour
teaspoon cinnamon
teaspoon allspice
teaspoon ground cloves
teaspoon salt
cup raisins
cup chopped dates
cup coarsely chopped walnuts 

Preheat oven to 350°F/170-180°C. 

In a large bowl, combine the sugar, eggs, and egg whites. Stir in the
honey. In a bowl, add the baking powder to the water and mix well. Add
to the sugar mixture, stirring to combine. In a large bowl, sift
together the flour, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and salt. Add to the
sugar mixture and mix well. Fold in the raisins, dates, and walnuts.
Pour into a prepared 8x12-inch baking pan. Bake for 30-40 minutes or
until the cake tester inserted in the centre comes out nearly dry. Cut
into squares while warm. 

Serves 12