CHOCOLATE, CRANBERRY & OAT BARS

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From Kraft. These turned out so moist and delicious! Used 1 1/4 cup of brown sugar and will lower it next time to 1 cup to lower a bit the calories! Also used about 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips instead of the baking squares. You've got to try this! :)

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup orange juice
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup margarine, softened
1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
4 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup pecan pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Combine cranberries and orange juice in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 30 sec. Let stand 10 minute.
  • Meanwhile, combine flour, oats, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • Beat margarine and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in cranberry mixture, chocolate and pecans.
  • Spread dough into 13x9-inch baking pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minute or until lightly browned. Cool completely on wire rack before cutting into bars.

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