Instructions: In a saucepan, combine the dates, sugar, water and butter. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until dates are softened. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate chips. Beat eggs, milk and orange juice. Combine flour baking soda and salt; add to date mixture alternately with orange juice mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in walnuts. Pour into a greased 15x10x1" baking pan. Bake at 350 F. for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool. Combine confectioners sugar, butter and orange peel; stir in milk until glaze reaches desired consistency. Spread over bars.

Yield: 3 dozen.

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