Cranberry Date Barscookies, desserts 12 oz 1 bag cranberries 1 pkg 8 oz. chopped dates 2 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cup all purpose flour 2 cup old fashioned oats 1 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter or margarine melted 1 glaze 2 cup confectioners sugar 2 tablespoon up to 3 tbs. orange juice 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract In a covered saucepan over low heat, simmer cranberries, dates and water for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the cranberries have popped. Remove from 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 well blended. Pat half into an ungreased 13x9 in baking pan. Bake at 350F for 8 minutes. Spoon cranberry mixture over crust. Sprinkle with the remaining oat mixture. Pan gently. Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes or until browned. Cool. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over bars. This recipe from Bonnie Nieter. October/November Taste of Home |
