1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. chopped dates
1 c. boiling water
1 c. sugar
2 tbsp. soft butter or shortening
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. nut meats
1 tsp. vanilla

Put soda on dates and pour boiling water over dates. Let cool while mixing sugar and butter