1/2 c. boiling water
8 oz. pitted dates, cut up (1 1/2 c.)
2 tbsp. shortening
1 tbsp. grated orange peel
1/2 c. orange juice
1 egg, beaten
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Pour boiling water over pitted dates and shortening. Cool to room temperature. Add orange peel and orange juice. Stir in beaten egg. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt; add to mixture; stir just until mixed. Stir in walnuts.