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.

Tina Balderrama
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my bars turned out dry and crumbly.


Adeel Qureshi
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Wrangler Sheffield
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These bars are so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


Caroline Edet
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I made these bars for my family and they were a huge hit. My kids loved them!


asdf khan
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover cranberries.


atafat rahmaj
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I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but I loved these bars. The dates and oat crumb topping really balance out the tartness of the cranberries.


Shahbaz Bhatti
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These bars are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious.


Irshad Malyar Zazai
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The oat crumb topping on these bars is amazing. It adds so much flavor and texture.


JMAC MAN
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I love the combination of cranberries and dates in these bars. They're the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Mashooq baloch
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Lethabo Katlego
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Nabeel Bawa
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These cranberry date bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. The combination of tart cranberries and sweet dates is perfect, and the oat crumb topping adds a nice crunchy texture.