Chocolate Date Bars

Directions

Simmer water, dates and one teaspoon soda together in saucepan for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. In large mixing bowl, cream honey with butter until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift together flour, salt and 1/4 teaspoon soda. Blend into creamed mixture. Stir in dates and liquid, vanilla, rolled oats and one half chocolate pieces. Spread batter into greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Sprinkle remaining chocolate pieces and nuts over top. Bake at 350°F 35 minutes. Cool before cutting into bars. Dessert Variation: Serve warm, cut into squares. Top with soft vanilla ice cream or honey sweetened whipped cream.

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Ingredients

• 1-1/4 cups - hot water

• 8 oz. - chopped pitted dates

• 1-1/4 teaspoon - baking soda

• 3/4 cup - honey

• 1/4 cup - soft butter or margarine

• 2 - eggs

• 1-1/4 cups - flour

• 1/2 teaspoon - salt

• 1 teaspoon - vanilla

• 1/2 cup - rolled oats

• 12 oz. - mini chocolate pieces

• 1 cup - chopped nuts

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