Orange Upside-Down Oven Biscuits

Ingredients:

For The Topping:


4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup sugar


For The Biscuits:


2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
3-4 tablespoons shortening
3/4 cup milk
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Date Cream Cheese Pastries

Ingredients:


3 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons powdered sugar, divided (2 and 4)
1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup sun-maid chopped dates
1 (8 ounce) package crescent type rolls, regular or low fat
1-2 teaspoon orange juice