Power Crunch Bars

12 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 mini bag orville redenbacher's smart pop microwaveable popcorn (34 g)
  • 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 15x10-inch shallow baking pan with cooking spray. Combine oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in medium bowl; set aside.
  2. 2
    Prepare popcorn according to package directions. Remove all un-popped kernels; set aside.
  3. 3
    Combine brown sugar and margarine in large bowl using electric mixer on high speed. Add water and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour mixture; blend well. Reduce speed to low and add cranberries.
  4. 4
    Cover hands with plastic gloves or sandwich-size plastic bags. Incorporate popped corn into cookie dough. Spread mixture in pan. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
  5. 5
    Cool before cutting into 24 bars. Store in tightly sealed container.

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