1 1/4 c. flour, sifted
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. cut up dates
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. butter
1 c. Nestle chocolate chips
2 unbeaten eggs
1/2 c. orange juice
1/2 c. milk
1 c. chopped nuts

Sift together flour, soda and salt. Combine dates, brown sugar, water and butter in a large saucepan. Cook over low heat, until dates are soft. Remove from heat, stir in chips, until melted. Add eggs; beating well. Add dry ingredients alternately with liquids. Stir in nuts. Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees, use a 15 x 10 inch jelly roll pan. Cool and spread with glaze. Cut in bars.

GLAZE:

1 1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar
2 tbsp. soft butter
1-2 tsp. grated orange rind
2-3 tbsp. cream

Combine sugar, butter and rind. Blend in cream until of spreading consistency.