Created by grannyto6 on March 23, 2018
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2: Pour boiling water over dates and set aside to cool.
Step 3: Cream shortening, sugar, egg, and vanilla.
Step 4: Add chocolate.
Step 5: Sift dry ingredients together and add alternately with dates.
Step 6: Beat well and add nuts.
Step 7: Bake in pan ( 9 x 5 x 3) in preheated oven for 1 hour.
Step 8: Enjoy!!