Date Squares
["1 c. chopped dates (with the 1 tsp. baking soda)", "1/4 c. butter or margarine", "1 c. white sugar", "1 egg", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1/4 tsp. salt"]
["Pour 1 cup boiling water over the dates and soda.", "Let stand at least 1/2 hour or more.", "Blend the margarine, sugar, egg, vanilla, baking powder and salt. Add dates and water.", "Pour into a greased 8 x 8-inch pan.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes."]
["dates", "butter", "white sugar", "egg", "vanilla", "baking powder", "baking soda", "salt"]