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Bars: Cranberry Date Bars




Source of Recipe


chef2chef - posted to rc by mystic6799


List of Ingredients




1 6-ounce package sweetened dried cranberries

1 8-ounce package chopped dates

1/2 cup water

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 cups old fashioned oats

1 cup brown sugar, packed

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup margarine

Frosting, (optional):

1 cup powdered sugar

1 to 2 tablespoons orange juice

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract



Recipe



Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a saucepan over low heat, simmer cranberries, dates and water, stirring constantly. Simmer until all water is absorbed, remove from heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla, set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Stir in butter or margarine until well blended.


Put half of the flour mixture into ungreased 9 x 13-inch pan, bake in oven for 8 minutes. Spoon cranberry/date mixture over crust, sprinkle with remaining flour mixture, pat gently.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned, cool. If desired, drizzle with frosting.



YIELD: Makes 3 dozen bars

Fruit Variations:

Dried, chopped apricots, cherries or apples can be substituted for the dried cranberries and dates.

1 12-ounce package of fresh cranberries can be substituted for the dried cranberries and dates. Simmer cranberries and 2 tablespoons water in saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally until cranberries have popped.