CANDIED ORANGE DATE BARS

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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

1 package (7 ounces) orange candy slices
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup water
1/2 pound chopped dates
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Confectioners' sugar

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.

Nutrition Facts :

Ganiyu Abideen
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These bars are perfect for a party or potluck. They're easy to make and everyone loves them!


Mica Moreira
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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
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These bars are a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth without feeling too guilty.


aj kal
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I love the chewy texture of these bars. They're perfect for a quick snack.


Dornadevi Sapkota
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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
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I made these bars for my family and they were a big hit! Everyone loved the sweet and tangy flavor.


Ahsan Zaman
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover oranges.


Ashleigh Kelly
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I'm not a big fan of dates, but I still enjoyed these bars. The orange flavor really shines through.


Md: Ratul
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These bars are perfect for a party or potluck. They're easy to transport and everyone loves them.


Asrar Hussen
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I love the combination of oranges and dates in these bars. It's a unique and flavorful combination.


Sabbir Sarkar
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These bars are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious!


Raeesha Solomon
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I didn't have any candied oranges, so I used fresh oranges instead. The bars still turned out great!


Felix Santana
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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)
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The orange flavor in these bars is really refreshing. It's a nice change from the usual chocolate or peanut butter bars.


Rebekah Hales
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I love the chewy texture of these bars. They're perfect for a quick snack or dessert.


John mwangis
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still enjoyable.


Good Brothers
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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
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture.


Niall Kelly
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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.