Saskatchewan Orange-glazed Date Bars

== Description ==
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Yield: 3-4 dozen cookies
== Ingredients ==
* 1½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
* ¾ teaspoon baking soda
* ½ teaspoon salt
* ¾ cup lightly packed brown sugar
* 1¼ cups (8 ounces) chopped pitted dates
* ½ cup water
* ½ cup soft butter
* 3 eggs, slightly beaten
* ½ cup milk
* ½ cup orange juice
* 1 cup chopped pecans
* orange glaze (see below)
=== Orange glaze ===
* 2 tablespoons soft butter
* 1½ cups sifted confectioners' sugar
* 1½ teaspoons grated orange peel
* 2½ tablespoons orange juice
== Directions ==
# Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together.
# Combine brown sugar, dates, and water in a large saucepan.
# Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until dates soften.
# Remove from heat and stir in butter.
# Add eggs and mix well.
# Add dry ingredients to date mixture; stir until blended.
# Add milk and orange juice gradually, mixing well.
# Stir in nuts.
# Bake at 350°F about 30 minutes.
# Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
# Spread glaze over top and cut into bars.
=== Orange glaze ===
# Combine butter, confectioners' sugar, grated orange peel, and orange juice.
# Beat until smooth.
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Category:Bar cookie Recipes
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Dates Recipes
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Category:Orange peel Recipes
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