CHOCOLATE CHIP DATE NUT SQUARES.

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Got this from my mother-in-law. If she had told me ahead of time there were dates in this I may never have tried it. mmmmm good secret: must be prepared day ahead.

Provided by Chicopee

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h5m

Yield 24 squares, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup chopped dates
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 cup margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
6 ounces chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In medium bowl mix 1 1/2 c boiling water and 1 1/2 tsp baking soda with the dates.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Beat together margarine,1 c sugar and eggs in large bowl.
  • To this add vanilla extract and date mixture.
  • Add flour, 3/4 tsp baking soda and salt.
  • Pour into greased and floured 13x9 pan.
  • Sprinkle 1/4 c sugar, nuts and chocolate morsels on top.
  • Bake @ 325 degrees 45 minutes.
  • The difficult part: set aside until the next day to eat.

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