Hot Chicken Salad

1 cup chopped dates 1 egg 1 cup boiling water 1/2 cup nuts 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tbsp. butter 1-1/4 cup flour 1 cup sugar Pour boiling water over dates, add baking soda and butter and let cool. Mash dates well. Beat eggs and gradually add sugar. Add dry ingredients and…