1 c. dates, chopped
1 c. boiling water
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 3/4 c. sifted flour
2 tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
6 oz. pkg. semi-sweet chips
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Combine dates and boiling water. Cool to room temperature and set aside. Stir butter and shortening to soften. Gradually add sugar, creaming until fluffy. Blend in vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.

Sift together flour, cocoa, soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with date mixture. Beat after each addition.

Spread in a greased 9x13 pan. Sprinkle with the chocolate chips and walnuts on top. Bake at 350 degrees 40-45 minutes. Cool in the pan and cut in squares.