orange walnut date bars
(2 RATINGS)
prepared by Ruth Norris of The Villages, FL on 3/19/2013
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prep time
25 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
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yield
16 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsifted flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/3 cup soft margarine
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 - egg
- 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates
- 3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
- ORANGE BUTTER FROSTING
- 1/4 cup soft margarine
- 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
- 1 - egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 teaspoons orange juice
How To Make orange walnut date bars
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg and set aside.
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Step 2In a large bowl, put the margarine and brown sugar and beat with mixer until light and fluffy and then beat in egg, orange rind and orange juice. Add in flour mixture and mix with mixer until smooth and then b eat in dates and walnuts.
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Step 3Spread evenly in a greased and floured 11 x 7 baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until browned.
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Step 4ORANGE BUTTER FROSTNG: Cream the margarine and add the orange rind, egg yolk, vanilla and beat until well blended. Gradually add 2 cups of confectioners' sugar and beat well. Mix in 2 tsp. orange juice or enough to make of spreading consistency.
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