2 eggs
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, melted
2 squares (2 oz.) unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. ground dates
3/4 c. coarsely chopped pecans

GLAZE:

1 c. half & half
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. shaved chocolate

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In small mixing bowl beat eggs; add sugar slowly, beating until mixture is thick and light yellow. Blend in butter, chocolate and vanilla. Add flour and salt and mix well, about 1 minute. Mix in thoroughly dates and pecans. Turn into 9" square pan and spread evenly. Bake 40 minutes. Remove from oven and spread top with Glaze made by combining half and half with sugar. Sprinkle on chocolate; return to oven 5 minutes longer. Cut into small squares and serve. Yield: 3 dozen.