DATE AND ORANGE SLICE BARS
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
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
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Nakima Roaen
nr65@aol.comThese bars are a great make-ahead dessert. I can make them a few days in advance and they're still delicious.
Happy Sk
h-sk@hotmail.co.ukI'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
j-joe@yahoo.comThese bars are a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth without feeling guilty. They're a healthier alternative to other desserts.
andrea Velasquez
v-a@gmail.comI love that these bars are made with natural ingredients. I feel good about giving them to my family and friends.
Adham Hafez
h@hotmail.frThese 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
adiat.t@hotmail.co.ukI'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
shahidjanjua@gmail.comI made these bars for my kids and they loved them! They're a great after-school snack or treat.
Seeker Andura
a-s36@gmail.comThese 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
ab-bhatti21@yahoo.comI'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
victorodotiza30@aol.comThese bars are the perfect combination of chewy and gooey. I love the way the dates and oranges complement each other.
Naushaad Allie Parker
naushaad-a@yahoo.comI made these bars for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.
Nainnain niaziniazi
niaziniazi_n21@yahoo.comThese bars are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker like me. I was really happy with how they turned out.
Alex Revlett
r@yahoo.comI love the combination of dates and oranges in these bars. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Anitha Palani
anithapalani@hotmail.comThese 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.