1 1/2 c. chopped dates
3 tsp. baking soda
2 c. boiling water

Set aside to cool.

2 tbsp. butter
2 c. brown sugar, dark
2 eggs
4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 to 1 c. chopped nuts

Mix with above.

Fill 6 (15 ounce) cans 1/2 full (grease cans generously). Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool and remove from cans.