candied orange date bars

Name: Candied Orange Date Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package(s) 7 ounces orange candy slices; 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) plus 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour, divided; 1/2 cup(s) water; 1/2 pound(s) chopped dates; 1 cup(s) butter, softened; 1 cup(s) packed brown sugar; 2 - eggs; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 cup(s) chopped walnuts; - powdered sugar

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Private Recipe by

Chrystal Cackler

@journeyrock92

Huntsville, AL

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

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yield 3 dozen

prep time 20 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

Ingredients For candied orange date bars

1 pkg

7 ounces orange candy slices
1/2 c

sugar
2 Tbsp

plus 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour, divided
1/2 c

water
1/2 lb

chopped dates
1 c

butter, softened
1 c

packed brown sugar
2

eggs
1 tsp

baking soda
1/2 tsp

salt
1/2 c

chopped walnuts
powdered sugar

How To Make candied orange date bars

1
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.

2
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 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Spread date mixture over batter; sprinkle with reserved orange pieces. Spread remaining batter over the top.
3
Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
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