Glazed Orange Date Squares |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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Notes Cincinnati, Ohio field editor Ruth Stoops, Orange, chocolate and chewy dates make a memorable combination. Ingredients:
1-1/4 cups chopped dates |
3/4 cup packed brown sugar |
1/2 cup water |
1/2 cup butter |
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips |
2 eggs |
1/2 cup milk |
1/2 cup orange juice |
1-1/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3/4 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup chopped walnuts |
orange glaze: |
3 cups confectioners' sugar |
1/4 cup butter, softened |
1 teaspoon grated orange peel |
1/3 cup milk |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan, combine the dates, sugar, water and butter. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until dates are softened. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate chips.
2. Beat eggs, milk and orange juice. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to date mixture alternately with orange juice mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in walnuts. Pour into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
3. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool. Combine confectioners' sugar, butter and orange peel; stir in milk until glaze reaches desired consistency. Spread over bars. Yield: 3 dozen.
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