Winning Cranberry Date Bars

• 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1 package (8 ounces) 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
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. In a large saucepan, combine cranberries and dates. Cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes or until berries pop, stirring often. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Stir in butter until crumbly. Press half into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350u0b0 for 8 minutes. Spoon cranberry mixture over the crust; spread gently. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture; pat down gently.
3. Bake at 350u0b0 for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over bars.

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

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/winning-cranberry-date-bars/ (may not work)