Oatmeal, Walnut, Cranberry Bars recipe

Oatmeal, Walnut, Cranberry Bars.

“This recipe started out as an oatmealcookie recipe and evolved into my Oatmeal, Walnut, CranberryBar. I have always loved to bake. Creating new recipes is somethingI have just recently started doing. My family, friends and co-workersare always asking me to bake these cookie bars – I knew theywere a big hit!” – Recipe created by Lisa Nelson.

Recipe: Oatmeal, Walnut,Cranberry Bars

1 cup softened butter1 cup granulated sugar1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed2 large eggs2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder2 1/4 cups quick-cooking oatmeal1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup toasted, chopped California walnuts1 cup dried cranberries

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).Coat 9 x 13 baking pan with nonstick cookingspray.

In a large bowl cream the butter withthe white and brown sugars. Add the eggs and mix well.

Blend flour, baking soda and baking powderin separate bowl. Add flour mixture to the butter mixture andstir to combine.

Add the oatmeal and vanilla and mix well.Stir in the walnuts and dried cranberries.

Spread batter in prepared baking pan.

Bake approximately 30 minutes or untilgrown brown and firm in center.

Cool and cut into bars.

Makes 12 to 15 bars.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesyof California Walnuts.

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