Chocolate, Cranberry & Oat Bars Recipe

Name: Chocolate, Cranberry & Oat Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried cranberries; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1 1/2 cups flour; 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup non-hydrogenated margarine; 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed; 2 eggs; 4 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, coarsely chopped (BAKER'S); 1/2 cup pecan pieces

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 (degrees fahrenheit).
2
Combine cranberries and orange juice in microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. Let stand 10 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, combine flour, oats, baking powder and salt; set aside.
4
Beat margarine and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until well blended after each addition.
5
Gradually add flour mixture, mixing well after each addition Stir in cranberry mixture, chocolate and pecans.
6
Spread dough firmly into a 13x9-inch baking pan sprayed with cooking spray.
7
Bake 20-22 minutes or until centre is set. Cool completely (on wire rack) before cutting to serve.

1442

kcal

Calories

Fat

204

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried cranberries, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats, and more.

Yes, Chocolate, Cranberry & Oat Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chocolate, Cranberry & Oat Bars

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Variations & substitutions

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