INGREDIENTS
•
1 cup chopped dates
•
1 teaspoon baking soda
•
1 1/2 cups boiling water
•
1 cup sugar
•
¾ cup shortening
•
2 eggs
•
2 cups flour
•
1 teaspoon cinnamon
•
½ teaspoon salt
•
1 teaspoon vanilla
•
½ chopped nuts
•
¾ c. chocolate bits (I use the mini-chocolate chips)
•
½ c. sugar