In a bowl, combine beaten eggs, sugar and melted butter; beat well.

In another bowl, combine flour with baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Fold in dates.

Add dry ingredients to egg mixture alternately with milk and lemon extract.

Heat oil in deep-fat fryer to 375. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls, 2 or 3 at a time, into hot oil and fry until crisp and brown, about 3 minutes, turning once. Drain on paper towels.