Orange Date Bars

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups dates, chopped (Medjool dates preferred)
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest, minced
• 1/3 cup milk