INGREDIENTS
1 cup
chopped, pitted dates
1 tsp
baking soda
1 1/2 cups
boiling water
1/2 cup
shortening
1 cup
sugar
2
eggs, beaten
1 tsp
vanilla
1 1/2 cups
flour + 2 Tablespoons
1/4 tsp
salt
1/2 tsp
baking soda
1 tsp
cinnamon
1/4 cup
dark brown sugar
1/4 cup
white sugar
1 cup
semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup
chopped pecans or walnuts