Recipes

[Schussycat]

Cranberry Chocolate Oat Bars

Makes 32 bars

1 1/2 C. all-purpose flour

1 1/2 C. quick-cooking oats

1 t. baking soda

1/2 t. ground cinnamon

1/2 t. salt

3/4 C. butter

1 1/3 C. firmly packed brown sugar

2 eggs

1 C. semi-sweet chocolate chunks, divided

1/2 C. chopped, dried cranberries, divided

No-stick cooking spray.

1/2 C. chopped nuts

Combine flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Beat margarine and brown sugar in a large bowl until creamy. Add eggs, flour mixture, 1/2-cup of the chocolate chunks, and 1/4-cup of the cranberries; blend well.

Spread batter into a 13x9 baking pan coated with the cooking spray. Sprinkle evenly with remaining chocolate chunks, cranberries, and nuts.

Bake in a preheated 350 deg. oven for 28-32 minutes or until a deep golden brown.