Date And Chocolate Chip Bars

• 1 c. chopped dates
• 1 1/2 c. boiling water
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 c. butter
• 3/4 c. sugar
• 1 1/2 c. flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3/4 tsp. baking soda
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 c. chopped nuts
• sugar (sprinkle, optional)
• 1 pkg. chocolate chips

1. Mix together dates, water and baking soda and set aside to cool.
2. Cream together butter and sugar in a separate bowl.
3. Add 2 well beaten eggs to creamed mixture and mix well.
4. Add cooled date mixture.
5. Then add sifted flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder.
6. Pour into 9 x 13-inch pan, greased and floured.
7. Sprinkle top with chocolate chips, nuts and sugar.
8. Bake 30 minutes at 350u0b0.

dates, boiling water, baking soda, butter, sugar, flour, salt, baking soda, eggs, baking powder, nuts, sugar, chocolate chips

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=408211 (may not work)