1 c. dates, cut up
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. hot water
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. (2 sticks) butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 12-oz. pkgs. butterscotch chips
3/4 c. chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.