1 c. cut up dates
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. butter
1 c. boiling water
1 egg
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla

Boil the water in large kettle. Pour boiling water over dates, salt and butter. Stir well and let cool. Mix in flour.

Bake at 350°F for 1 hour.