1 c. dates, cut small
1 1/4 c. boiling water
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. Mazola or Wesson oil
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
Chocolate chips

Mix dates; boiling water, oil, eggs and vanilla. Add flour, sugar, soda and salt. Pour into 9 x 13 pan. Sprinkle with sugar and 6 ounces of chocolate chips (nuts optional). Bake in 350 degree oven for 35-40 minutes. Very good!