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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 to 35 minutes
Makes: 24 bars

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What You Need

1/2
cup all-purpose flour
1/2
tsp. baking powder
1/8
tsp. salt
4
EGGS, room temperature
1
cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4
cup orange juice
2
Tbsp. freshly grated orange peel
1-1/2
cups chopped pitted dates (about 8 oz.)
1-1/2
cups chopped pecans (about 6 oz.)

Here’s How

  1. HEAT oven to 350°F. MIX flour, baking powder and salt in small bowl.
  2. BEAT eggs and sugar in mixer bowl with whisk attachment on high speed until light and fluffy, 5 to 10 minutes. ADD orange juice and peel; beat well. Reduce speed to low. ADD flour mixture gradually, mixing just until combined after each addition. ADD dates and pecans; stir gently until evenly distributed.
  3. SPREAD batter in greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. BAKE in 350°F oven until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. COOL in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. CUT into 24 bars, about 2-1/4 x 2 inches each.

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Enjoy

  • Sprinkle date bars with powdered sugar.

Insider Info

  • Remember to grate the peel before juicing the orange.

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Nutrition Information

Per Serving

calories: 131
total fat: 6g
saturated fat: 1g
polyunsaturated fat: 2g
monounsaturated fat: 3g
cholesterol: 31mg
sodium: 34mg
carbohydrates: 19g
dietary fiber: 2g
protein: 2g
vitamin A: 52.9IU
vitamin D: 6.8IU
folate: 12.7mcg
calcium: 29.2mg
iron: 0.6mg
choline: 24.9mg

vitamin C: 1.7mg
vitamin E: 0.3IU
trans fat: 0g
sugars: 15g
potassium: 120.4mg
magnesium: 15.0mg
selenium: 4.1mcg
phosphorus: 54.3mg
vitamin B12: 0.1mcg
vitamin K: 0.5mcg
vitamin B6: 0.1mg
copper: 0.1mg
vitamin B1 - thiamin: 0.1mg
manganese: 0.4mg
zinc: 0.5mg
vitamin B2 - riboflavin: 0.1mg
vitamin B3 - niacin: 0.8mg
omega 3: 0.1g
omega 6: 1.6g

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