Price Each: $21.60USD
20 dates, cut up 1 cup boiling water 3/4 tsp baking soda 1 heaping tbsp butter 1 scant cup sugar 1 egg 1 3/4 cups sifted flour 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1 tsp vanilla extract chocolate bits (optional)
Mix dates, boiling water and baking soda. Let stand 5 minutes. Cream butter and sugar and add egg. Add date mixture. Add flour, nuts, and vanilla; mix gently. Grease 2 bread pans. Divide batter and pour into the two pans. Bake in 375° F oven for one hour. For variety, try baking in four No. 2 cans. Fill well oiled cans 2/3 full. To serve, slice thin and spread with cream cheese.