Cranberry Bars

Directions

1. 1
   In a large mixing bowl stir together the flour, oats, brown sugar, orange peel and baking soda.
2. 2
   Stir in the melted butter and mix thoroughly.
3. 3
   Reserve one cup of the flour mixture for the topping.
4. 4
   Pat the remaining mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 8 x 12-inch rectangular pan.
5. 5
   Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
6. 6
   Carefully spread the cranberry sauce over the baked crust.
7. 7
   Stir the chopped nuts into the reserved topping mixture. Sprinkle it on top of the cranberry sauce.
8. 8
   Lightly pat it into the sauce.
9. 9
   Bake for 25 to 30 minutes more.
10. 10
    Cool in pan on a wire rack.
11. 11
    Cut into bars.