1 (12 oz.) pkg. cranberries
1 (8 oz.) pkg. chopped pitted dates
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. all purpose flour
2 c. rolled oats
1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. butter, melted
1 recipe Orange Glaze

For filling, in a medium saucepan, combine cranberries and dates. Cook, covered, over low heat for 10-15 minutes or until cranberries pop, stirring frequently. Stir in vanilla. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir in butter until well blended. Pat half of the oat mixture on the bottom of a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Carefully spread filling over baked oat mixture. Sprinkle remaining oat mixture on top. Pat gently. Bake for 20-25 minutes more or until golden. Cool on a wire rack. Drizzle with Orange Glaze. Cut into bars. Makes 32 bars.

ORANGE GLAZE:

In a medium mixing bowl, stir together 2 cups sifted powered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and enough orange juice (2-3 tablespoons) to make of drizzling consistency. Makes 3/4 cup.