Chocolate Chip Date Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. chopped dates
1 c. hot water
1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1 Tbsp. cocoa
1 c. chocolate chips
1/2 c. nut meats

Preparation

Can substitute margarine for butter or use equal amounts.