Orange Glazed Date Nut Bars

Bright, flavorful, and irresistibly chewy, these Orange Glazed Date Nut Bars are a perfect marriage of sweet, zesty, and nutty flavors. Featuring a tender base packed with chopped dates and crunchy walnuts, these bars are elevated with a luscious orange glaze made from freshly squeezed orange juice and vibrant orange zest. With only 20 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-make recipe combines wholesome ingredients like brown sugar, vanilla, and butter for a treat that melts in your mouth. Perfect as a snack, dessert, or even a brunch addition, these bars are guaranteed to impress with their citrusy finish and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Whether it’s for a potluck, tea party, or simple everyday indulgence, these date nut bars with orange glaze are a satisfying sweet treat you won’t be able to resist!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cups Brown sugar, packed
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Chopped dates
• 0.75 cups Chopped walnuts
• 0.75 cups Powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons Orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a larger mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Beat the egg into the butter mixture, followed by the vanilla extract, until well combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Step 6

Fold in the chopped dates and walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 7

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 9

While the bars are baking, prepare the orange glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth.

Step 10

Once the bars are finished baking, remove them from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.

Step 11

While the bars are still slightly warm, drizzle or spread the orange glaze evenly over the top.

Step 12

Let the bars cool completely before slicing into 16 squares or rectangles. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(888.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3556.0

Total Fat 164.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 477.9mg	0%
Sodium 1213.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 505.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.2g	0%
Total Sugars 334.6g
Protein 44.0g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 362.0mg	0%
Iron 14.1mg	0%
Potassium 1987.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.2%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 55.0%