Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F and grease and flour 5 cleaned 15 oz cans. (I used the spray with the flour in it.)

Step 2

Place dates in large bowl. Add boiling water and baking soda.

Step 3

Stir in the butter until melted. Allow to cool some.

Step 4

Mix in the vanilla, sugar, salt and eggs.

Step 5

Add the flour, stirring until just combined.

Step 6

Fold in nuts.

Step 7

Scoop batter into prepared cans.

Step 8

Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Cool in the cans for 5 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.