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8 ounces (1 1/4 cups) pitted dates
1 cup nuts, broken coarse
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup water
1 1/3 cups sifted all purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon soda
1 egg, slightly beaten

Heat dates, water, and butter in a saucepan. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add to saucepan all remaining ingredients and beat with a plate scraper or spoon, only until blended. Pour into a greased pan (9x13 inches) and bake in a moderate oven (350F) 25 to 30 minutes. Cool. Frost with Quick Chocolate Frosting. Cut into squares. Yield: 18 servings.