Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).**Cook chopped dates and water over low heat until soft. Set aside.**Cream together sugar and shortening. Add eggs and beat well. Stir in flour, salt, baking soda, cocoa and vanilla and mix well. Stir in date mixture.**Pour in 9 x 11 inch pan and top with chocolate chips and chopped nuts. Bake until toothpick comes out clean. (10 – 15 minutes)**
Chocolate Squares I Recipe

Ingredients
date,water,white sugar,shortening,egg,flour,salt,baking soda,cocoa powder,vanilla,chocolate,walnut
Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).**Cook chopped dates and water over low heat until soft. Set aside.**Cream together sugar and shortening. Add eggs and beat well. Stir in flour, salt, baking soda, cocoa and vanilla and mix well. Stir in date mixture.**Pour in 9 x 11 inch pan and top with chocolate chips and chopped nuts. Bake until toothpick comes out clean. (10 – 15 minutes)**
Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).**Cook chopped dates and water over low heat until soft. Set aside.**Cream together sugar and shortening. Add eggs and beat well. Stir in flour, salt, baking soda, cocoa and vanilla and mix well. Stir in date mixture.**Pour in 9 x 11 inch pan and top with chocolate chips and chopped nuts. Bake until toothpick comes out clean. (10 – 15 minutes)**