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How to Make Frosted Orange Date Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a new sweet treat to add to your baking repertoire? Look no further than these delicious Frosted Orange Date Bars! These bars are a perfect combination of zesty and sweet, making them an ideal option for dessert or a mid-afternoon snack. Plus, they're easy to make and can be enjoyed by the whole family.

The main ingredients in these bars are dates, which offer a natural sweetness and a chewy texture. Combined with the bright and citrusy flavor of orange, these bars...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ½ 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
  • ⅓ cup butter, softened
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2 ½ tablespoons orange juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 4 dozen

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

    123 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 19mg
    • Sodium: 77mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 60mg

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