Ingredients
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Bars
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12 oz Cranberries
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8 oz Datespitted and chopped
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1 tsp Vanilla Extract
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2 cups Flour
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2 cups Oatsrolled oats
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1 and 1/2 cups Brown Sugarpacked
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1/2 tsp Baking Soda
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1/4 tsp Salt
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1 cup Buttermelted, or margarine
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Orange Glaze
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2 cups Powdered Sugarsifted
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1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
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2 to 3 tbsp Orange Juiceenough to make the glaze a drizzling consistency
Directions
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1
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. |
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2
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For filling; in medium sauce pan combine cranberries and dates. Cook, covered, over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes or till cranberries pop, stirring frequently. Stir in vanilla. Set aside. |
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In a large mixing bowl stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. |
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4
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Stir in margarine or butter till well blended. |
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5
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Pat half of the oat mixture on the bottom of a 13x9x2 inch baking pan. Bake in a 350° oven for 8 minutes. |
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6
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Carefully spread filling over baked oat mixture. |
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7
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Sprinkle remaining oat mixture on top. Pat gently. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes more or till golden. Cool on a wire rack. |
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8
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While cooling prepare the orange glaze. In a medium mixing bowl stir together sifted powdered sugar, . vanilla, and enough orange juice (2 to 3 Tbsp.) to make a drizzling consistency. Makes 3/4 cup. |
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9
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Drizzle Orange Glaze over baked tray. Cut into bars. Makes 32 bars. |
