Chocolate Date Bars

There's only one thing wrong with this old recipe of my mother's...it never goes far enough! Trust me..it's delicious!

Place dates in a microwave proof jug with water.

Cook for 3 minutes on high.

Cream the margarine and sugar.

Add the hot date mixture and beat well.

Add the flour , cocoa and soda.

Bake in a greased square slab tin 200c for 15-20 minutes.

Leave in tin to cool then cut into bars.

Hint: delicious if topped with a lemon icing while still warm.

margarine, plain flour, dates, water, sugar, baking soda, cocoa