Date And Chocolate Chip Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Mix together dates, water and baking soda and set aside to cool.
Cream together butter and sugar in a separate bowl.
Add 2 well beaten eggs to creamed mixture and mix well.
Add cooled date mixture.
Then add sifted flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder.
Pour into 9 x 13-inch pan, greased and floured.
Sprinkle top with chocolate chips, nuts and sugar.
Bake 30 minutes at 350\u00b0.