Chocolate Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. cut up dates
1 c. water (boiling)
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
2 or 3 Tbsp. cocoa
1 c. melted oleo
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 pkg. chocolate bits
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Pour boiling water over dates and let set 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients except chocolate bits and nuts.
Put chocolate bits and chopped nuts on top before baking.
Pour into greased and floured, large loaf pan, 9 x 14-inch.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for approximately 30 minutes.