1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup finely chopped nuts
1 cup chopped pitted dates
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 9x13 inch pan with foil.
In a large bowl, butter chocolate chips and sugar. Beat egg and vanilla in a small bowl until well blended. Press half of the batter into the prepared pan, and spread evenly.
Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until center is almost set. Cool completely before cutting into squares.