Cranberry Oat Bars

This is an adapted recipe, originally calling for chocolate (of course, feel free to add it if you'd like!)!

Preheat oven to 350f.

Combine cranberries and orange juice in microwaveable bowl.

Microwave on high 30 sec.

Let stand 10 minute.

Meanwhile , combine flour , oats , baking powder and salt.

Set aside.

Beat margarine and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.

Add eggs , one at a time , beating well after each addition.

Gradually add flour mixture , mixing well after each addition.

Stir in cranberry mixture , chocolate and nuts.

Spread dough into 13x9-inch baking pan sprayed with cooking spray.

Bake 20 to 22 minute or until center is set.

Cool completely on wire rack before cutting into bars.

dried cranberries, orange juice, flour, quick-cooking oats, baking powder, salt, margarine, brown sugar, eggs, pecan pieces, chocolate chips