Yield: 1 servings
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
¾ pounds | Dates; cut in half |
1 cup | Hot water |
1 teaspoon | Soda |
1 cup | Sugar |
½ cup | Shortening |
¼ teaspoon | Salt |
2 \N | Eggs; beaten |
1 teaspoon | Vanilla |
1¾ cup | Flour |
1 teaspoon | Cocoa |
½ cup | Pecans; whole |
1 \N | Chocolate chips; small pack ge |
Over dates, pour hot water with soda. Let cool. Cream sugar and shortening. Add dates and salt. Add eggs, vanilla and flour sifted with cocoa. Pour in 9 x 13" pan. Sprinkle pecans and chocolate chips over dough in pan. Bake 40 minutes in moderate (350 degree) oven.
Serve with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.