Chocolate Date Squares

2 c Dates; chopped
1 c Hot water
1 c Sugar
2/3 c Shortening
2 Eggs
1 1/2 c Flour
1 ts Baking soda
1/2 ts Salt
Topping:

1 c Semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 c Packed brown sugar
1/2 c Nuts; chopped

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 9 x 13 baking pan. Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.

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