Cranberry And Caramel Date Bars

These are really delicious, a real treat. I have made them several times since finding the recipe in a newspaper.

Preheat oven 350f.

In bowl , combine cranberries and 2 tablespoons sugar.

In a bowl , combine 2 cups flour , oats , remaining 1 / 2 cup sugar , brown sugar and soda.

Add butter and mmx well.

Reserve 1 cup crumb mixture.

Press remainder firmly on bottom of 13x9-inch baking pan.

Bake 15 minutes.

Sprinkle dates , walnuts and cranberry mixture over crust.

Mix caramel topping and remaining 1 / 3 cup flour.

Spoon over fruit and walnuts.

Top with reserved crumb mixture.

Bake 20 minutes or until lightly brown.

Cool.

Cut into bars.

cranberries, sugar, all-purpose flour, oats, light brown sugar, baking soda, butter, dates, walnuts, caramel ice cream topping