WINNING CRANBERRY DATE BARS

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I enjoy making these when the cranberry season arrives. The recipe is very easy to put together, which is perfect for busy parents like me. -Richard Grams, LaCrosse, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 package (8 ounces) chopped dates
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, melted
ORANGE GLAZE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, combine cranberries and dates. Cover and cook over low heat until berries pop, 15 minutes, stirring often. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Stir in butter until crumbly. Press half into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake 8 minutes. Spoon cranberry mixture over the crust; spread gently. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture; pat down gently., Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 58mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Rabby Sat
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I can't wait to make these bars again.


Caleb Peer
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These bars are a must-try for any cranberry lover.


Sycoking Yt4
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Rozzi Alloy
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These bars are the perfect addition to any holiday cookie platter.


Ayat Islam
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I love the tart and sweet flavor of these bars.


Mabhena Yibozza
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover cranberries.


faraz bukhari
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I've made these bars several times and they always turn out perfect.


Yusuff Alamu
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These bars are so easy to make, even a beginner baker can handle them.


Chakar Dhami
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I love that these bars can be made ahead of time. They're perfect for busy holiday parties.


MD MOHIM
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These bars are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious.


Bobby Monigold
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in no time. Everyone loved them!


Misty Irvin
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I love the chewy texture of these bars. They're the perfect snack or dessert.


Joann Garcia
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Steven Fitzgerald
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I really enjoyed these bars. The dates and nuts balance out the tartness of the cranberries perfectly.


Minhaj Mahdi
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These bars are amazing! I made them for a potluck and they were gone in minutes.


Chaennie Kim
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I love this recipe! The cranberry and date combination is perfect, and the bars are so moist and chewy.


Jasmine Widdowson
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These cranberry date bars were a huge hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


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