Date And Chocolate Chip Bars
["1 c. chopped dates", "1 1/2 c. boiling water", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 c. butter", "3/4 c. sugar", "1 1/2 c. flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "3/4 tsp. baking soda", "2 eggs", "1/2 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 c. chopped nuts", "sugar (sprinkle, optional)", "1 pkg. chocolate chips"]
["Mix together dates, water and baking soda and set aside to cool.", "Cream together butter and sugar in a separate bowl.", "Add 2 well beaten eggs to creamed mixture and mix well.", "Add cooled date mixture.", "Then add sifted flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder.", "Pour into 9 x 13-inch pan, greased and floured.", "Sprinkle top with chocolate chips, nuts and sugar.", "Bake 30 minutes at 350\u00b0."]
["dates", "boiling water", "baking soda", "butter", "sugar", "flour", "salt", "baking soda", "eggs", "baking powder", "nuts", "sugar", "chocolate chips"]