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Cranberry Date Bars |
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Ingredients: |
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1, 6 ounce package sweetened dried cranberries |
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1, 8 ounce package chopped dates |
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1/2 cup water |
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
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1 cup whole wheat flour |
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1 cup all-purpose flour |
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2 cups old fashioned oats |
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1 cup brown sugar, packed |
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
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1/2 teaspoon salt |
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1/2 cup butter |
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1/2 cup margarine |
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FROSTING - OPTIONAL |
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1 cup powdered sugar |
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1 to 2 tablespoons orange juice |
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1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract |
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Description: ** Fruit Variations: |
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Dried, chopped apricots, cherries or apples can be substituted for the |
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dried cranberries and dates. |
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1, 12 ounce package of fresh cranberries can be substituted for the dried |
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cranberries and dates. Simmer cranberries and 2 tablespoons water in saucepan |
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over low heat, stirring occasionally until cranberries have popped. |
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Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. |
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In a saucepan over low heat, simmer cranberries, dates and water, stirring |
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constantly. Simmer until all water is absorbed; remove from heat. Stir in 1 |
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teaspoon of vanilla; set aside. |
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In a medium bowl, combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, oats, brown |
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sugar, baking soda and salt. Stir in butter or margarine until well blended. |
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Put half of the flour mixture into ungreased 9 x 13-inch pan; bake in oven for |
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8 minutes. Spoon cranberry/date mixture over crust; sprinkle with remaining |
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flour mixture, pat gently. |
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Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned; cool. If desired, drizzle with |
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frosting. |
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Servings: Provides 3 dozen bars |
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Calories: 155 calories/bar |
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Nutrition: Nutrition analysis: One bar provides approximately: 155 calories, 2 |
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g protein, 26 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 6 g fat (2 g saturated), 7 mg |
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cholesterol, 10 mcg folate, 1 mg iron and 108 mg sodium. |
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Source: Wheat Foods Council |
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