1 c. dates, cut fine
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c.flour
1 c. chocolate chips
1 c. boiling water
1 c. butter
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 heaping tsp. cocoa
1/2 c. crushed nuts

Pour boiling water over dates. Add soda and cool. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and dates, dry ingredients and vanilla. Pour into greased 9 x 13 inch pan and sprinkle the top with chocolate chips and nuts. Bake in 350 degree oven for 35 minutes. Cool and cut in bars.