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
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 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 to 15 minutes or until cranberries pop, stirring frequently. Stir in vanilla. Set aside.

In large mixing bowl stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Stir in butter until well blended. Put half of the oat mixture on the bottom of a 13"x9"x2" baking pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 8 minutes. Carefully spread filling over baked oat mixture. Sprinkle remaining oat mixture atop. Pat gently. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Drizzle with Orange Glaze. Cut into bars.

ORANGE GLAZE: In medium mixing bowl stir together 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and enough orange juice (2 to 3 tablespoons) to make of dripping consistency.