Instructions: Sift together flour,cocoa and Salt,set aside. Combine dates, water and soda let cool.Cream shortening and sugar,add eggs and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and date mixture alternating. Pour into greased 9x12 pan.

Sprinkle with choc. bits and nuts,Press them in. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.Cut into bars.

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