Ingredients

1 pkg pitted dates

1 1/4 t. baking soda

1 1/4 c. water

1 c. sugar

2 eggs

1 1/4 c. flour

1 t. vanilla

1/2 c. oatmeal

6 ounces miniature choc chips

6 ounces miniature choc chips (again)

1 T. sugar

3/4 c. walnuts, chopped

Preparation

  1. Boil/cool dates, soda, & water.
  2. Cream together sugar & butter.
  3. Add eggs, flour, & salt.
  4. Add cooled date mixture.
  5. Stir in vanilla, oatmeal, & 6 ounces choc. chips.
  6. Pour into greased 9 X 13 baking pan. Mix together 1 T sugar, walnuts and 6 oz chocolate chips, and sprinkle on top of batter.
  7. Bake in 350 degree oven for 35 minutes.