Chocolate Date Squares

Name: Chocolate Date Squares
Ingredients: 2 cups dates, chopped; 1 cup hot water; 1 cup sugar; 2/3 cup shortening; 2 eggs; 1-1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup nuts, chopped

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 cups dates, chopped
1 cup hot water
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup shortening
2 eggs
1-1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup nuts, chopped

Directions

1

In a bowl, combine dates and water; set aside to cool (Do not drain).
2

In a mixing bowl, cream sugar and shortening.
3

Add eggs, flour, baking soda and salt.
4

Mix well.
5

Add dates.
6

Pour into a greased and floured 9x13-inch baking pan.
7

Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter.
8

Bake at 350F for 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.