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Cranberry Date Bars

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Baking, Stewing Cuisine: Global Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 24 Calories: 2604.7

Dietary:

V Vegetarian

Description

This International dessert features Bag cranberries, Oz. chopped dates, Water, Vanilla extract, All purpose flour. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Directions

GLAZE 2 c Confectioners sugar 2 tb Up to 3 tbs.
orange juice 1/2 ts 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 (177&# 194;Â°C) for 8 minutes.
Spoon cranberry mixture over crust.
Sprinkle with the remaining oat mixture.
Pan gently.
Bake at 350F (177ÃÂ°C) for 25-30 minutes or until browned.
Cool.
Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over bars.
This recipe from Bonnie Nieter.
October/November Taste of Home

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2604.7kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 53.1g82%
Saturated Fat 15.2g76%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 3132.3mg131%
Total Carbohydrate 515.2g172%
Dietary Fiber 27.6g111%
Sugars 324.7g
Protein 35.0g70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Cranberry Date Bars