Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Cook dates and water in microwave on high for five minutes or until soft, stirring every minute.

With an electric mixer, puree the dates until smooth. Cream in the sugar and vanilla on low speed. Add egg whites.

Using a whisk, stir together cocoa and flour into large bowl. Using a spatula, transfer date mixture to dry ingredients. Combine until ingredients are completely mixed.

Coat a 9" by 9" baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Turn mixture into pan and spread evenly. Place on middle or lower rack of oven.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until wooden pick inserted in center comes out with a bit of chocolate clinging to it.

Cool in pan at room temperature. Cut into 16 pieces.

Variation: Add 1/2 cup chocolate, butterscotch, or vanilla chips; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.

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