Caramel Date Bars With Cranberries And Walnuts Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   In small bowl, combine cranberries and 2 Tablespoons sugar; set aside.
3. 3
   In medium bowl stir together 2 c flour, oats, 1/2 c sugar, brown sugar, and baking soda.
4. 4
   Stir in melted butter, blend well.
5. 5
   Reserve 1c crumb mix.
6. 6
   Press remaining crumbs in bottom of 9x13-inch baking pan.
7. 7
   Bake 15 min.
8. 8
   Sprinkle dates, walnuts and cranberry mix proportionately over crust.
9. 9
   Stir together caramel topping and remaining 1/3 c flour; drizzle over fruits and nuts.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with reserved crumb mix.
11. 11
    Return to oven for 20 min or possibly till lightly browned.
12. 12
    Cold in pan on wire rack.
13. 13
    Cut into bars.