ORANGE-DATE BARS

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If you're looking to serve a lighter, more nutritious dessert, you'll appreciate this recipe. It's an appealing old-fashioned dessert that's full-flavored.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chopped dates
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup orange juice
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine dates, sugar, oil and juice. Cook for 5 minutes to soften dates. Cool. Add egg; mix well. Combine all remaining ingredients and stir into date mixture. , Spread into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Cool before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 3g fat, Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g protein.

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