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Cranberry Date Bars




Source of Recipe


chef2chef






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
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
   
2. 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.
   
3. 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.
   
   
4. 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.
   
5. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned, cool. If desired, drizzle with frosting.
   






Final Comments


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.