Chipmunks (Mom'S) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. boiling water
1 c. chopped dates
1/4 c. cocoa
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chocolate chips
1/2 c. chopped nuts (use more, if desired)

Preparation

Combine boiling water and dates; let cool.
Cream shortening and sugar; add beaten eggs.
Sift cocoa, flour and salt.
Add dry ingredients and date mixture into the creamed ingredients.
Pour into greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
Spread flat in pan.
Sprinkle with chocolate chips and nuts.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.
Cut into squares when cooled.