Nostalgia Date Nut Loaf

Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 	cups  	Boiling water
 * 1 	cup 	Dates, chopped
 * 1 1/4 	cups 	Sugar
 * 1 		Egg
 * 1 	tbsp 	Vegetable oil
 * 2 	tsp 	Vanilla extract
 * 2 	cups 	All-purpose flour
 * 2 	tsp 	Baking soda
 * 1/2 	tsp 	Salt
 * 1/4 	tsp 	Baking powder
 * 1 	cup 	Chopped walnuts
 * 1 	cup 	HERSHEY'S MINI CHIPS Semi-Sweet Chocolate

Directions

 * 1) Pour water over dates in medium bowl; let stand 15 minutes.
 * 2) Heat oven to 350°F.
 * 3) Beat sugar, egg, oil and vanilla in large bowl on high speed of mixer 3 minutes. 
 * 4) Stir together flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder; add alternately with dates to egg mixture, beating until blended.
 * 5) Stir in walnuts and small chocolate chips. 
 * 6) Pour about 1-1/4 cups batter into each prepared pan.
 * 7) Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
 * 8) Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks.
 * 9) Cool completely. Wrap and store overnight before slicing.