Cranberry Date Bars

• 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.
10. Yield: 4 dozen.

fresh cranberries, dates, vanilla, flour, quickcooking oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, butter, orange glaze, sugar, orange juice, vanilla extract

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cranberry-date-bars-272752 (may not work)