GLAZED ORANGE DATE SQUARES

Glazed Orange Date Squares image

Notes Cincinnati, Ohio field editor Ruth Stoops, "Orange, chocolate and chewy dates make a memorable combination."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups chopped dates
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup orange juice
1-1/4 cups 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 zest
1/3 cup whole milk

Steps:

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. , 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 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool. Combine confectioners' sugar, butter and orange zest; stir in milk until glaze reaches desired consistency. Spread over bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.