Cranberry Chocolate Oatmeal Bars


I found this recipe in an old Kraft "What's Cooking" magazine.  It's not only good but good for you!

  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cup quick oats
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 squares dark chocolate, chopped (I used the 70% dark chocolate baking squares) or chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

  1. Preheat oven to 350º F.
  2. Grease 9"x13" pan. (or line with parchment paper) Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, add orange juice to cranberries and cook on high in microwave for 30 seconds. Let cool about 10 minutes.
  4. Beat margarine and brown sugar in mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, beating well between additions.
  6. Combine all dry ingredients in another bowl.
  7. Add dry ingredients to batter, mixing well.
  8. Add cranberries and orange juice, chocolate and pecans.  Stir to combine.
  9. Spread evenly in prepared pan.
  10. Bake 18-20 minutes or until set.
  11. Cool completely before cutting.
  12. These will freeze well.

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