DATE AND ORANGE SLICE BARS

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These are awesome cookies - My mother used to make these every Christmas!

Provided by lisajdunn

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Date

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces chopped pitted dates
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup water
¾ cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons hot water
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
2 (10.5 ounce) packages orange slice candies, cut in half lengthwise

Steps:

  • In a saucepan combine the dates, 1/2 cup of sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, and water. Bring to a boil, and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Dissolve the baking soda in hot water, then stir into the creamed mixture. Combine 1 3/4 cups of flour and salt; stir into the batter just until blended.
  • Spread half of the batter in the bottom of the prepared pan. Cover with a layer of orange slice candy, then spread the date mixture over the orange candy. Cover with the remaining batter.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Cool, and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.5 calories, Carbohydrate 51.9 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 96.3 mg, Sugar 40.4 g

Nakima Roaen
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These bars are a great make-ahead dessert. I can make them a few days in advance and they're still delicious.


Happy Sk
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I'm not a big baker, but these bars were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more recipes from this website.


Joe joseph Jose
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These bars are a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth without feeling guilty. They're a healthier alternative to other desserts.


andrea Velasquez
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I love that these bars are made with natural ingredients. I feel good about giving them to my family and friends.


Adham Hafez
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These bars are so easy to make, I can even make them with my kids. They're a fun and delicious activity to do together.


Adiat Tamim Ali
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're a great addition to any party or gathering.


Shahid Janjua
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I made these bars for my kids and they loved them! They're a great after-school snack or treat.


Seeker Andura
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover dates and oranges. They're also a nice change of pace from the usual chocolate chip cookies.


ab bhatti
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I'm not usually a big fan of dates, but I really enjoyed these bars. The orange slices add a nice brightness to the flavor.


Victor Odotiza
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These bars are the perfect combination of chewy and gooey. I love the way the dates and oranges complement each other.


Naushaad Allie Parker
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Nainnain niaziniazi
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These bars are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker like me. I was really happy with how they turned out.


Alex Revlett
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I love the combination of dates and oranges in these bars. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Anitha Palani
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These date and orange slice bars were a hit at my party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I will definitely be making them again.