1 c. dates, cut up
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 1/4 c. sugar
2 c. flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. butter
2 eggs
3/4 tsp. baking soda

Mix together dates, soda and boiling water. In separate bowl, beat together until creamy the butter, sugar and eggs. Add this mix to date mixture. Add flour, soda and salt. Put into greased 9x13 inch pan and sprinkle with 1/2 cup white sugar and 1 small package of chocolate chips. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.