Date Bars

10 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. chopped dates
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 c. boiling water
  • 1/3 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 Tbsp. cocoa
  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 c. chocolate chips

Directions

  1. 1
    Pour boiling water over chopped dates and soda in small bowl; mix and cool.
  2. 2
    Cream sugar and shortening; add the eggs, vanilla, salt and cocoa.
  3. 3
    Then add the flour alternately with the date mixture and beat well.
  4. 4
    Spread in greased 9 x 13-inch pan and sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
  5. 5
    Bake at 350°.
  6. 6
    You may substitute 1/2 cup whole wheat flour for 1/2 cup white flour. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

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