Frosted Orange Date Bars Recipe

Name: Frosted Orange Date Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup water; 1 (8 ounce) package chopped pitted dates; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup orange juice; 3/4 cup milk; 2 eggs; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 1 cup chopped pecans; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 2 1/2 tablespoons orange juice

Servings: persons

3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup water
1 (8 ounce) package chopped pitted dates
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup orange juice
3/4 cup milk
2 eggs
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 cup chopped pecans
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 1/2 tablespoons orange juice

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
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.
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.

1590

kcal

Calories

Fat

228

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup water, 1 (8 ounce) package chopped pitted dates, and more.

Yes, Frosted Orange Date Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Frosted Orange Date Bars

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