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Cranberry Date Bars

Name: Cranberry Date Bars
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed; 1 package (8 ounces) chopped dates; 2 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups old-fashioned oats; 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup butter, melted; GLAZE:; 1-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 to 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling

Makes

3 dozen

Rich and fruity, these bars let you enjoy cranberries year-round. I've made batches for all kinds of church and social events. -Bonnie Nieter, Warsaw, Indiana

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Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1 package (8 ounces) chopped dates
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, melted
GLAZE:
1-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Place cranberries, dates and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until berries pop, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt; stir in melted butter. Press half of the mixture into an ungreased 13x9-in. pan. Bake 8 minutes.
Spoon cranberry mixture over crust. Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture; pat down gently. Bake until golden brown, 25-30 minutes longer. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Mix glaze ingredients. Drizzle over top.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 339 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 212mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.

Cranberry Date Bars

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