1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. soft butter
3/4 c. light brown sugar
1 egg
1 tbsp. grated orange rind
2 tbsp. orange juice
1/2 c. pitted dates, chopped
1 c. walnuts, coarsely chopped

Sift together dry ingredients and put in bowl. In large mixing bowl, cream butter, add brown sugar. Beat with mixer or wooden spoon until mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in egg, orange rind and juice. Beat in flour mixture with mixer or spoon blending until smooth. Stir in dates and 3/4 cup walnuts. Spread evenly in greased and floured 11 x 7 inch baking pan. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until browned. Cool. Spread with Orange Butter Frosting. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts. Cut into 33 bars about 2 x 1 inch.