Frosted Orange Date Bars Recipe

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.

In a small saucepan over medium heat combine sugar 1/2 cup butter water and dates. Cook stirring frequently until dates have softened and the mixture is well blended. Remove from heat. Combine the flour baking soda and salt; stir into the date mixture then mix in the 1/4 cup orange juice milk eggs and 1 tablespoon orange zest. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. To make the frosting combine the confectioners' sugar 1/3 cup butter cream cheese and orange zest. Beat until smooth. Gradually mix in the remaining orange juice a tablespoon at a time until the icing is spreadable. Spread over the bars when cool. Cut into squares.