Cranberry Date Bars

Directions

1. 1
   For filling: In a medium saucepan combine cranberries and dates- cook, covered, over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in vanilla. Set aside.
2. 2
   In a large mixing bowl sitr together flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Stir in butter till well blended. Put half of the oat mixture on the bottom of a 13x9x2 inch pan (pat down). Bake at 350 for 8 minutes. Carefully spread filling over baked oat mixture- Sprinkle remaining oat mixture atoppat gently. Bake for 20-22 min. more or until golden. Cool on wire rack. Drizzle with orange glaze. Cut into bars.
3. 3
   Orange Glaze: In med. bowl stir 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla, 2-3 tbs orange juice.