Ingredients for Orange Date Square
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
- Brown Sugar
- 2 large eggs
- Graham Wafer Crumbs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Walnuts
- 1 cup chopped dates
- ½ cup orange juice
- Orange Zest
- Cream
- Icing Sugar
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How to Make Orange Date Square
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs.
- Stir in 1 cup chopped dates and ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Add ½ cup orange juice and the zest of 1 large orange. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- **Orange Icing:** In a medium bowl, cream together ¼ cup (½ stick) softened butter and 2 tablespoons heavy cream.
- Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, mixing until smooth. Add 1-2 tablespoons orange juice, as needed, to reach desired consistency.
- Once the squares are completely cool, frost evenly with the orange icing and cut into squares.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
10 g
Sugar
105g
Fat
29g
Carbs
11g
