1 (8 oz.) pkg. dates, cut in sm. pieces
1 c. boiling water
1 c. sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3 tbsp. melted butter
1/2 c. nuts, chopped

Place cut dates in boiling water and allow to cool. Add soda. Cream together sugar, butter, and flour. Add egg. Fold in nuts and date mixture. Pour into a greased 8-inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. (This will look fallen.) Serve with whipped topping or ice cream.