1/3 c. butter, softened
1 c. brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. Sun Giant chopped dates
1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate bits

Cream butter and sugar, add eggs one at a time and beat well. Add vanilla. Combine flour with baking powder and salt, stir into beaten mixture. Add dates and chocolate.

Spread mixture in greased 9 inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out dry. Cool on wire rack and cut into squares.