Ingredients
1 cup chopped dates1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda, divided1-1/2 cups boiling water3/4 cup shortening1-1/2 cups sugar, divided1 large egg2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup chopped pecans
Preparation
Place dates and 1 teaspoon baking soda in a large bowl. Stir in boiling water; cool completely.
In another large bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, salt and remaining baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with date mixture.
Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining sugar; top with chocolate chips and nuts.
Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
