1 c. chopped dates
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 tbsp. coffee grounds
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Combine chopped dates, water and soda, set aside to cool. Cream butter, sugar add beaten eggs, add flour and soda, vanilla mix well. Stir in dates and coffee grounds. Put in a greased and floured 9 x 13 x 2 pan. Then take 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup chopped nuts, 1 cup chocolate chips. Mix and sprinkle on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes golden brown.