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     	  	prep 0:20 
     	  	     
     	  	
     	       	       	    
     	  	total 1:00
     	       	   Ingredients
    | 2 cups | dates, chopped |  | 1 cup | hot water |  | 1 cup | sugar |  | 2/3 cup | shortening |  | 2 | eggs |  | 1-1/2 cup | all-purpose flour |  | 1 tsp. | baking soda |  | 1/2 tsp. | salt |  Topping 
        | 1 cup | semisweet chocolate chips |  | 1/2 cup | packed brown sugar |  | 1/2 cup | nuts, chopped |  
 
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Instructions
In a bowl, combine dates and water; set aside to cool (Do not drain). In a mixing bowl, cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs, flour, baking soda and salt. Mix well. Add dates. Pour into a greased and floured 9x13-inch baking pan. Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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