Ingredients
| 1 Package |
(8 ounces) chopped dates |
| 2 Tablespoon |
water |
| 1 Teaspoon |
vanilla |
| 2 Cup |
flour |
| 2 Cup |
oatmeal |
| 1 1/2 Cup |
brown sugar |
| 1/2 Teaspoon |
baking soda |
| 1/2 Teaspoon |
salt |
| 1 Cup |
butter, softened |
| 2 Cup |
powdered sugar |
| 1 Package |
(12 ounces) cranberries |
| 2 1/2 Tablespoon |
orange juice |
Instructions
In covered saucepan over low heat, simmer cranberries, dates and water until cranberries pop. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Combine dry ingredients and cut in butter. Pat 1/2 of the dough in a 9 by 13-inch greased baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Spoon cranberry mixture over base and sprinkle rest of oat mixture over and bake 25 to 30 minutes more. Prepare glaze with powdered sugar, orange juice and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Cool bars and drizzle glaze over all.
