1 cup of dates cup in sm. Pieces
¾ cup boiling water
¾ cup sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 TBS. melted butter
1 egg beaten
½ cup nuts
1 tsp. vanilla
1 ¾ cup flour
¼ tsp. salt

Sprinkle baking soda over dates. Pour hot water over both. Let stand until cool. Do not drain dates. Add remaining ingredients as listed above and bake for 1 hour at 375 degrees.