Cranberry Date Bars Recipe

Name: Cranberry Date Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries or (12 ounce) package frozen cranberries; 1 (8 ounce) package 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 -3 tablespoons orange juice; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries or (12 ounce) package frozen cranberries
1 (8 ounce) package 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 -3 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
In a saucepan, combine cranberries and dates.
2
Cover and cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes or until berries pop, stirring often. (I also mash the cranberries with a fork once they are soft enough and reach the about-to-pop stage).
3
Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla; set aside.
4
In a bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar, baking soda and salt.
5
Stir in butter until crumbly.
6
Press half into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan.
7
Bake at 350 for 8 minutes. Spoon cranberry mixture over the crust; spread gently. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture;pat down gently.
8
Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool.
9
Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over bars.

1530

kcal

Calories

Fat

263

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries or (12 ounce) package frozen cranberries, 1 (8 ounce) package chopped dates, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Date 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.

Cranberry Date Bars

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