Luxuriously moist, old-fashioned date bars accented with orange peel and a buttery orange frosting.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- ½ cup water
- 1 (8 ounce) package chopped pitted dates
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup orange juice
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 ½ tablespoons orange juice
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10×15 inch jellyroll pan.
Step 2
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, 1/2 cup butter, water and dates. Cook, stirring frequently until dates have softened and the mixture is well blended. Remove from heat. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the date mixture, then mix in the 1/4 cup orange juice, milk, eggs and 1 tablespoon orange zest. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Step 3
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. To make the frosting, combine the confectioners' sugar, 1/3 cup butter, cream cheese and orange zest. Beat until smooth. Gradually mix in the remaining orange juice a tablespoon at a time until the icing is spreadable. Spread over the bars when cool. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 48 | |
Calories 123 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat6g | 7% |
Saturated Fat3g | 14% |
Cholesterol19mg | 6% |
Sodium77mg | 3% |
Total Carbohydrate17g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 3% |
Total Sugars14g | |
Protein1g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 7% |
Calcium13mg | 1% |
Iron0mg | 2% |
Potassium60mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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