Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 ounces bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup dates
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup nuts
- 4 tablespoons cocoa
- 1 teaspoon soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Pour boiling water over 1 cup cut dates and the soda. Add sugar, shortening, egg (slightly beaten) and vanilla. Mix flour, cocoa, salt, nuts and chocolate chips into mixture. Fill cupcake tins or papers about 2/3 full. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 24 minutes. Makes 20 to 24 cupcakes. Frost, if desired.
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