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Ingredients

  • 1 c. hot water
  • 1 pkg. chopped dates
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 1/4 c. sifted flour
  • 1 Tbsp. cocoa

Method

  • Pour hot water over chopped dates.
  • Add baking soda to mixture and set aside to cool.
  • Cream sugar and shortening.
  • Mix date mixture with creamed sugar, shortening and salt.
  • Add eggs and vanilla.
  • Add flour and cocoa.
  • Blend well.
  • Pour into 9 x 13 x 2-inch pan, lightly greased.
  • Sprinkle batter with 1/2 cup Hershey's mini chocolate chips and 1/2 cup chopped nuts.
  • Bake 35 minutes at 325° if glass pan or 350° for tin pan.
  • Serve plain or with whipped cream.
  • Serves 15.