Date Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. chopped dates (with the 1 tsp. baking soda)
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1 c. white sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Pour 1 cup boiling water over the dates and soda.
Let stand at least 1/2 hour or more.
Blend the margarine, sugar, egg, vanilla, baking powder and salt. Add dates and water.
Pour into a greased 8 x 8-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes.