1 package dates, cut in small pieces1 teaspoon soda1 Cup boiling water1 Tablespoon butter1 Cup sugar1 whole egg1 1/2 Cups flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla1 Cup pecans, copped
Sprinkle soda over dates, pour boiling water over all and let cool. Cream butter and sugar; add whole egg and beat again; then date mixture which should be stirred to look like mush (old dirty mushy); then flour, pecans and vanilla. Cook at 350 degrees fo
Source: Our Family Cookbook, page 194
