1 c. sugar
1 tbsp. butter
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. walnuts
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 pkg. dates, cut up
1 tsp. baking soda

Pour 1 cup boiling water over cut up dates and baking soda, cool. Mix sugar, butter, egg, vanilla, salt, walnuts in 9x13-inch greased pan. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.

Submitted by: Lisa Hanson