Ingredients * 1 cup chopped dates * 1 cup boiling water * 2 teaspoons baking soda * Half cup sugar * Two tablespoons butter, softened * One and a half cups all purpose flour * 1 teaspoon vanilla Method l Heat oven to 325 degrees, and grease and flour a baking pan. l Combine the dates with boiling water and set aside to cool. l Mix the date mixture with sugar, butter and egg. l Add flour, baking soda, and vanilla, and mix. l Bake for about 50 minutes.
