| INGREDIENTS: |  |
1 lb. stoned dates (cut in pieces)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 and 1/2 cups boiling water
1 and 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup nuts (chopped) |  |
| INSTRUCTIONS: |  |
| Cut dates into pieces and sprinkle with baking soda. Add to the boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes. Beat in sugar, melted butter and eggs. Add flour, chopped nuts and vanilla. Pour in a baking dish. Preheat oven to 325 degrees and bake for 45 minutes. |  |
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