>-------> 1957 CHOCOLATE DATE SURPRISES <-------<

3/4 Cup sifted flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/3 Cup shortening
1 Cup sugar
3 eggs well beaten
2 Squares unsweetened chocolate, Melted
1/2 Cup chopped walnuts
1 Cup finely chopped dates
1 tsp. vanilla

In a Large Bowl mix shortening, sugar and eggs together.
Beat until fluffy. Add melted chocolate and blend together.
Gradually add in all dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Add
the nuts, dates and vanilla. Mix well.

POUR into a greased 13X9 inch pan. Bake in a 350F oven for 
20 minutes. When COOL Spread with Mint Cream Filling


-- MINT CREAM FILLING --

1 1/2 Cup Confectioners sugar
1/2 Cup light cream or milk
1 T. butter
1/2 tsp. peppermint flavoring
4 Drops Green Food Coloring
1 Cup semi-sweet chocolate pieces

Cook sugar and cream until soft ball stage - 235F - 
REMOVE from heat.

Add butter, flavoring and food coloring. Beat until creamy 
and thick. 

Melt chocolate pieces, spread over mint filling.

 

~Christmas Recipes 1957 Copyright West Ohio Gas Company~