Orange Date Bars Recipe

Name: Orange Date Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dates, chopped (Medjool dates preferred); 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup walnuts, chopped; 3 cups powdered sugar; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest, minced; 1/3 cup milk

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups dates, chopped (Medjool dates preferred)
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup walnuts, chopped
3 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest, minced
1/3 cup milk

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["Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, then grease a 15""x10"" baking pan.", "In a saucepan, combine dates, brown sugar, water & butter, then bring to boil, reduce heat & simmer 5 minutes or until dates are softened, stirring occasionally.", "Remove from heat & stir in chocolate chips.", "In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, milk & orange juice.", "In another mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda & salt, then ALTERNATELY add this dry mixture AND the orange juice mixture to the date mixture, mixing well after each addition.", "Stir in the walnuts, then pour into the prepared baking pan.", "Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Remove from oven & let cool on a wire rack.", "For the glaze, in a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, butter & orange zest, then stir in milk a little at a time until glaze reaches desired consistency. Spread over the cooled base before cutting.into bars."]

1488

kcal

Calories

Fat

196

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups dates, chopped (Medjool dates preferred), 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, 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.

Orange Date Bars

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