Best 12 Orange Walnut Date Bars Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Orange Walnut Date Bars, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Each bite of these delectable bars unveils a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy oranges, crunchy walnuts, and chewy dates, all enveloped in a tender and flaky crust. These bars are not just a treat for your palate; they are also a feast for your eyes, with their vibrant orange hue and captivating aroma. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our recipe provides clear and concise instructions to guide you through the process of creating these delectable treats. Additionally, we've included tips and variations to customize your bars to suit your preferences, making them a versatile addition to your baking repertoire. Get ready to embark on a delightful baking adventure and create these Orange Walnut Date Bars that are sure to become a favorite among your family and friends.

**Additional Recipes Included:**

1. **Orange Walnut Date Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting:** Elevate your Orange Walnut Date Bars to a new level of indulgence with a creamy and tangy cream cheese frosting. This luscious topping perfectly complements the sweet and tangy flavors of the bars, creating a decadent treat that is sure to satisfy your cravings.

2. **Gluten-Free Orange Walnut Date Bars:** For those with gluten sensitivities or preferences, we offer a gluten-free variation of our Orange Walnut Date Bars. This recipe uses a blend of gluten-free flours to create a tender and flaky crust that is just as delicious as the original. Enjoy the same delightful flavors and textures without compromising on taste.

3. **Vegan Orange Walnut Date Bars:** Embark on a plant-based baking journey with our vegan Orange Walnut Date Bars. This recipe uses dairy-free alternatives to create a delectable treat that is just as satisfying as the traditional version. Enjoy the same delightful flavors and textures, all while adhering to a vegan lifestyle.

4. **No-Bake Orange Walnut Date Bars:** Short on time or looking for an easier baking option? Our no-bake Orange Walnut Date Bars are the perfect solution. This recipe eliminates the need for an oven, allowing you to create these delicious bars with minimal effort. Simply mix the ingredients, press them into a pan, and refrigerate. Enjoy a delightful and hassle-free treat that is perfect for busy individuals or those new to baking.

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DATE NUT BARS



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I've had this recipe since 1938, when the girls I worked with game me a bridal shower. One of their presents was a recipe box filled with their favorites. Inside, I found this recipe, and I've used it for just about every occasion since. They're always well received.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped dates
2 cups chopped walnuts or pecans
4 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, dates and nuts. Add the eggs, butter and vanilla; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened (batter will be very stiff). , Spread in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool bars on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

FROSTED ORANGE DATE BARS



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Luxuriously moist, old-fashioned date bars accented with orange peel and a buttery orange frosting.

Provided by Michele O'Sullivan

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Date

Time 1h

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 17

¾ cup white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup water
1 (8 ounce) package chopped pitted dates
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup orange juice
¾ cup milk
2 eggs
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 cup chopped pecans
3 cups confectioners' sugar
⅓ cup butter, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 ½ tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, 1/2 cup butter, water and dates. Cook, stirring frequently until dates have softened and the mixture is well blended. Remove from heat. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the date mixture, then mix in the 1/4 cup orange juice, milk, eggs and 1 tablespoon orange zest. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. To make the frosting, combine the confectioners' sugar, 1/3 cup butter, cream cheese and orange zest. Beat until smooth. Gradually mix in the remaining orange juice a tablespoon at a time until the icing is spreadable. Spread over the bars when cool. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 18.5 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 76.6 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

CHEWY ORANGE-DATE BARS



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Use yellow cake mix to create citrus-flavored bars loaded with chewy dates and crunchy walnuts.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
3 eggs
2 cups chopped dates (from two 8-oz packages)
2 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, oats, butter, orange peel and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until batter is thick. Stir in dates and walnuts. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 22 to 26 minutes or until top is golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on cooling rack 10 minutes. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen bars. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

DATE BARS



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I used to be the cafeteria manager at a grade school and these bars were always a hit.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 3-4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/2 cups chopped dates
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups water
1/3 cup broken walnuts, optional
1-1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine dates, sugar and water. Cook, stirring frequently, until thick. Stir in nuts if desired. , Meanwhile, in a bowl, sift together flour, salt and baking soda. Add oats and brown sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add water and mix lightly. Press half into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Spread date mixture on top. Cover with remaining oat mixture; pat lightly. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ORANGE WALNUT-DATE BARS



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Number Of Ingredients 21

Walnut-Date Layer
1 cup flour sifted
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon ground
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg ground
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup brown sugar packed light
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg large
1 tablespoon orange rind grated
2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
3/4 cup walnuts chopped or pecans
1/2 cup dates chopped
Orange Glaze
1 egg yolk large
1 teaspoon orange rind grated
1 frozen orange juice concentrate to 2 tablespoons, thawed, or orange juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar sifted
Topping
1/4 cup walnuts coarsely chopped or pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350°. Grease and flour an 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 -inch baking pan.2. To make walnut-date layer, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Beat brown sugar and butter in a medium bowl with electric mixer until creamy. Beat in egg, orange rind, and orange juice. On low speed, gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in nuts and dates. Spread in prepared pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes until browned. Cool on a wire rack.3. To make glaze, mix egg yolk, orange rind, 1 tablespoon of the orange juice concentrate, and vanilla. Gradually stir in powdered sugar. Add additional orange juice concentrate by teaspoonfuls until of spreading consistency. Spread over walnut-date layer. Sprinkle with nuts. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

ORANGE OAT DATE BARS



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Prize-Winning Recipe 2010! Oatmeal cookie mix makes quick work of rich date bars with a citrus twist.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (8 oz) chopped dates (1 1/2 cups)
1 3/4 cups orange juice
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ oatmeal cookie mix
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 9-inch square baking pan. In medium saucepan, combine dates and orange juice. Cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in brown sugar; gently simmer an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in pecans. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, stir cookie mix and melted butter with fork until mixture is crumbly. Press 2/3 of mixture into bottom of pan. Pour date mixture over crust in pan. Sprinkle with remaining cookie mixture.
  • Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. For bars, cut into 5 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g

ORANGE WALNUT DATE BARS



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prepared by Ruth Norris of The Villages, FL on 3/19/2013

Provided by ann wilson

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 c unsifted flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/3 c soft margarine
3/4 c light brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1 Tbsp grated orange rind
2 Tbsp orange juice
1/2 c chopped pitted dates
3/4 c coarsely chopped walnuts
ORANGE BUTTER FROSTING
1/4 c soft margarine
1 tsp grated orange rind
1 egg yolk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 c confectioners' sugar
2 tsp orange juice

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg and set aside.
  • 2. In 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.
  • 3. Spread evenly in a greased and floured 11 x 7 baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until browned.
  • 4. ORANGE 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.

DATE-AND-WALNUT BARS



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This recipe for golden, chewy, date-and-walnut-packed bars comes from the Los Angeles pastry chef Margarita Manzke, who grew up in the Philippines and now runs the sweet side of the kitchen at République. When she was in high school, Manzke came across the classic recipe for "food for the gods" in a thin pamphlet of Filipino desserts, and she made the bars again and again, learning how to produce a consistently tender, chewy batch: Don't overcream the butter, and don't use a light hand with the dates. Manzke sells fresh bars at République, but know that at home the cooled, cut bars store well in the freezer, ready to pop out and defrost at a moment's notice.

Provided by Tejal Rao

Categories     cookies and bars, dessert

Time 1h

Yield About 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 2/3 cups/340 grams all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 cups/400 grams large Medjool dates, pitted and roughly chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound/450 grams unsalted butter (4 sticks), at room temperature
2 1/3 packed cups/515 grams dark brown sugar
1/4 cup/50 grams granulated sugar
6 eggs
2 1/3 cups/280 grams walnuts, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 325, and line a 13-by-18-inch sheet pan with parchment paper. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl until well mixed and no lumps remain. Tip about 1/2 cup of the flour mixture into a medium bowl; add the dates, and toss well to coat, breaking up the dates as you go. Set aside.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter with both sugars just until smoothly incorporated, about 2 minutes on medium speed. Add the eggs in 3 batches, mixing well each time and scraping down the sides of the bowl and the paddle between additions.
  • Add the flour mixture and date mixture, and mix gently on low just until incorporated. Remove the bowl from the mixer, and use a spatula to fold in the walnuts. Transfer the mixture to the parchment-lined sheet pan, and use an offset spatula to spread it in an even layer, pushing it into the edges and corners and smoothing the surface. Bake until brown and set, about 45 minutes.
  • Cool completely in the pan, then remove and cut into squares. Serve right away, or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 414, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 131 milligrams, Sugar 34 grams, TransFat 1 gram

DATE BARS



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Dessert ready in about an hour! Enjoy classic date filled bars in a new way - a wonderful treat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups chopped pitted dates (1 lb)
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 3/4 cups all-purpose* or whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, cook filling ingredients over low heat about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening.
  • In large bowl, stir brown sugar and butter until well mixed. Stir in flour, oats, baking soda and salt until crumbly. Press half of the crumb mixture evenly in bottom of pan. Spread with filling. Top with remaining crumb mixture; press lightly.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until light brown. Cool 5 minutes in pan on cooling rack. Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows while warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

CHEWY DATE NUT BARS



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You'll need just six ingredients, including a convenient boxed cake mix, to bake up these chewy bars chock-full of walnuts and dates. They are my husband's favorite snack, and he loves to take them to work. I often whip up a batch for bake sales or to share with my co-workers at our local car dealership.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, melted
2 eggs
2 cups chopped dates
2 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix and brown sugar. Add butter and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Combine dates and walnuts; stir into batter (batter will be stiff). , Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a knife around sides of pan to loosen; cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MORE THE MERRIER ORANGE, FIG & WALNUT BARS



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Orange, fig and walnuts make a bar that's uniquely different and delicious. Think you can eat just one? -Judy Dalton, Danville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package orange cake mix (regular size)
1 jar (10 ounces) fig preserves
1/2 cup canola oil
1 large egg
2 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, preserves, oil and egg; beat on low speed until blended. Stir in walnuts. (Batter will be thick.) Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

DATE OATMEAL BARS



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In no time at all, you can treat your family to these bars. They'll never suspect how light the snacks are. -Helen Cluts of Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 large egg white, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place dates, water and sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring constantly., In a large bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda and salt; stir in melted butter and egg white. Press half of the mixture into an 8-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Spread carefully with date mixture; top with remaining oat mixture. , Bake until lightly browned, 20-25 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality oranges for the best flavor. Look for oranges that are heavy for their size and have a deep orange color.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the walnuts and dates by hand. Just be sure to chop them finely so that they blend well with the other ingredients.
  • If the mixture seems too dry, add a little more orange juice or water. You want the mixture to be moist but not too wet.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan. This will help the bars hold together better when they are cut.
  • Bake the bars until they are golden brown on top. This usually takes about 25-30 minutes.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help prevent them from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Orange Walnut Date Bars are a delicious and healthy snack or dessert. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Try adding different nuts, fruits, or spices to create your own unique flavor combination. These bars are also a great way to use up leftover oranges, walnuts, and dates.

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