CRANBERRY DATE BARS

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Number Of Ingredients 3

1 can whole cranberries, 18oz. pkg chopped pitted dates, 1 tsp vanilla, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups rolled oats, 1.5 cups packed brown sugar, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 cup margarine or butter
1 recipe for orange glaze-
2 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla, 2-3 tbs orange juice

Steps:

For filling: In a medium saucepan combine cranberries and dates- cook, covered, over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in vanilla. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl sitr together flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Stir in butter till well blended. Put half of the oat mixture on the bottom of a 13x9x2 inch pan (pat down). Bake at 350 for 8 minutes. Carefully spread filling over baked oat mixture- Sprinkle remaining oat mixture atoppat gently. Bake for 20-22 min. more or until golden. Cool on wire rack. Drizzle with orange glaze. Cut into bars. Orange Glaze: In med. bowl stir 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla, 2-3 tbs orange juice.