Ingredients

  • 1 pkg pitted dates
  • 1 1/4 t. baking soda
  • 1 1/4 c. water
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/4 c. flour
  • 1 t. vanilla
  • 1/2 c. oatmeal
  • 6 ounces miniature choc chips
  • 6 ounces miniature choc chips (again)
  • 1 T. sugar
  • 3/4 c. walnuts, chopped

Method

  • 1) Boil/cool dates, soda, & water.
  • 2) Cream together sugar & butter.
  • 3) Add eggs, flour, & salt.
  • 4) Add cooled date mixture.
  • 5) Stir in vanilla, oatmeal, & 6 ounces choc. chips.
  • 6) Pour into greased 9 X 13 baking pan. Mix together 1 T sugar, walnuts and 6 oz chocolate chips, and sprinkle on top of batter.
  • 7) Bake in 350 degree oven for 35 minutes.