Polka Daters - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. chopped dates (8 oz. pkg.)
1 c. hot water
1 c. butter, softened
1 1/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 3/4 c. flour, sifted
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chocolate chips
1/2 c. nuts

Preparation

Mix together dates and hot water.
Set aside and cool.
Beat butter sugar and eggs until creamy.
Gradually stir in flour and baking soda.
Stir in date mixture.
Add vanilla and 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
Spread into greased 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan.
Top with remaining chocolate chips and nuts.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes.
Cool.