A good friend of mine gave me the recipe for these yummy, rich date bars. Chopped candied orange slices really make them special. I dip my kitchen shears in hot water to make cutting the orange slices a little easier.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield about 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut orange slices horizontally in half, then into 1/4-in. pieces; set aside. In a saucepan, combine the sugar and 2 tablespoons flour. Stir in water until smooth. Add dates. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool., In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the baking soda, salt and remaining flour; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts., Spread half of the batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Spread date mixture over batter; sprinkle with reserved orange pieces. Spread remaining batter over the top. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
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Ganiyu Abideen
[email protected]These bars are perfect for a party or potluck. They're easy to make and everyone loves them!
Mica Moreira
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of dates, but I still enjoyed these bars. The orange flavor is really strong and it balances out the sweetness of the dates.
drfaiz shaikh
[email protected]These bars are a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth without feeling too guilty.
aj kal
[email protected]I love the chewy texture of these bars. They're perfect for a quick snack.
Dornadevi Sapkota
[email protected]These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. I think they would be perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.
Romaan Ud-Din
[email protected]I made these bars for my family and they were a big hit! Everyone loved the sweet and tangy flavor.
Ahsan Zaman
[email protected]These bars are a great way to use up leftover oranges.
Ashleigh Kelly
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of dates, but I still enjoyed these bars. The orange flavor really shines through.
Md: Ratul
[email protected]These bars are perfect for a party or potluck. They're easy to transport and everyone loves them.
Asrar Hussen
[email protected]I love the combination of oranges and dates in these bars. It's a unique and flavorful combination.
Sabbir Sarkar
[email protected]These bars are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious!
Raeesha Solomon
[email protected]I didn't have any candied oranges, so I used fresh oranges instead. The bars still turned out great!
Felix Santana
[email protected]These bars were really easy to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe without any problems.
aram jabar (‫ئارام كانی زیلی‬‎)
[email protected]The orange flavor in these bars is really refreshing. It's a nice change from the usual chocolate or peanut butter bars.
Rebekah Hales
[email protected]I love the chewy texture of these bars. They're perfect for a quick snack or dessert.
John mwangis
[email protected]These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still enjoyable.
Good Brothers
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The bars are always moist and flavorful, and the orange glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
Billal Hosan
[email protected]I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture.
Niall Kelly
[email protected]These candied orange date bars were a delightful treat! The combination of the sweet oranges, chewy dates, and buttery crust was simply irresistible. I loved the zesty flavor of the orange glaze, which perfectly complemented the richness of the bars.