Cranberry Oat Bars Recipe

Name: Cranberry Oat Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried cranberries (I LOVE the Sunmaid ones over Craisins); ¼ cup orange juice; 1 ½ cups flour; 1 ½ cups quick-cooking oats; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¾ cup margarine, softened; 1 ½ cups firmly packed brown sugar; 2 eggs; ½ cup pecan pieces or ½ cup walnut pieces; ⅔ cup chocolate chips (white, semi-sweet, milk, etc.) (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup dried cranberries (I LOVE the Sunmaid ones over Craisins)
¼ cup orange juice
1 ½ cups flour
1 ½ cups quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup margarine, softened
1 ½ cups firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
½ cup pecan pieces or ½ cup walnut pieces
⅔ cup chocolate chips (white, semi-sweet, milk, etc.) (optional)

1
PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Combine cranberries and orange juice in microwaveable bowl.
3
Microwave on HIGH 30 sec.
4
Let stand 10 minute.
5
Meanwhile, combine flour, oats, baking powder and salt; set aside.
6
Beat margarine and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
7
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
8
Gradually add flour mixture, mixing well after each addition.
9
Stir in cranberry mixture, chocolate (if using) and nuts.
10
SPREAD dough into 13x9-inch baking pan sprayed with cooking spray.
11
BAKE 20 to 22 minute or until center is set.
12
Cool completely on wire rack before cutting into bars.

1039

kcal

Calories

Fat

161

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried cranberries (I LOVE the Sunmaid ones over Craisins), ¼ cup orange juice, 1 ½ cups flour, 1 ½ cups quick-cooking oats, and more.

Yes, 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.

Cranberry Oat Bars

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