Ingredients

Dates (8oz, diced)

Boiling water (1 cup)

Baking soda (1 tsp)

Butter (2 tbsp)

Brown sugar (1 cup)

Egg (1, medium)

Vanilla (1 tsp)

Salt (1/2 tsp)

All-purpose flour (1.5 cup)

Preparation

Mix dates, boiling water, and baking soda and let cool. Cream together the butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, and salt. Mix in the flour and date mixture, stirring well. Pour into a 9" square pan and bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees.