Chocolate Surprise Bars

13 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. chopped dates
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 c. boiling water
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. cocoa
  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 c. chocolate chips
  • 1 c. chopped walnuts
  • powdered sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    Pour boiling water over dates and baking soda in a small bowl; mix and cool.
  2. 2
    Cream sugar and shortening.
  3. 3
    Add eggs, vanilla, salt and cocoa.
  4. 4
    Add flour alternately with date mixture and beat well.
  5. 5
    Spread into greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan.
  6. 6
    Sprinkle with chocolate chips and nuts.
  7. 7
    Bake 30 to 40 minutes at 350°. Dust immediately with powdered sugar when removed from oven.

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