Chocolate, Cranberry and Oat Bars |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 22 Minutes |
Ready In: 22 Minutes Servings: 32 |
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This such a delectable dessert!1 You can also subatitute raisins for the cranberries, but I would suggest trying the cranberries first - so good!! Ingredients:
1 cup dried cranberries |
1/4 cup orange juice |
1 1/2 cups flour |
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
3/4 cup margarine |
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed |
2 eggs |
4 squares baker's semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped |
1/2 cup pecan pieces |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine cranberries and orange juice in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 30 seconds. Let stand 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, combine flour, oats, baking powder, and salt: set aside.
4. Beat margarine and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in cranberry mixture, chocolate and pecans.
6. Spread dough firmly into 13x9-inch baking pan sprayed with cooking spray.
7. Bake 20-22 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely on wire rack before cuttng to serve.
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