1 lb. dates, cut up
1 c. boiling water
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. butter
1 egg
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. flour
1 c. chopped nuts
Powdered sugar

Put dates, boiling water, and soda in a bowl, mix and let stand. Cream butter, add sugar and egg. Mix well. Add flour, mix well. Mix in date mixture, and nuts. Spread in 9 x 13 inch greased baking dish. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes. Cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

To make cookies, increase flour to 2 cups and add 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees until done.