Cranberry And Caramel Date Bars

• 1 1/4 c. cranberries
• 1/4 c. + 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 2 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 c. old-fashioned oatmeal
• 2 c. packed brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 c. butter, melted
• 1 1/2 c. dates, chopped
• 3/4 c. walnuts, chopped
• 1 c. caramel ice cream topping

1. In a bowl, combine cranberries and 2 Tbsp. sugar.
2. In a separate bowl, combine 2 c. flour, oatmeal, 1/4 c. sugar, brown sugar and baking soda.
3. Add butter and mix well.
4. Reserve 1 c. crumb mixture and press remaining mixture firmly on bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
5. Bake at 350u0b0 for 15 minutes.
6. Sprinkle with dates, walnuts and cranberry mixture.
7. Mix caramel and remaining 1/3 c. flour.
8. Spoon over fruit and nuts.
9. Top with reserved crumb mixture.
10. Bake another 20 minutes until golden brown.
11. Let cool and cut into bars.

cranberries, flour, oldfashioned oatmeal, brown sugar, baking soda, butter, dates, walnuts, caramel ice cream topping

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=76538 (may not work)