Cranberry, Chocolate & Oat Bars

Preheat oven to 350.

Spray 9×13 inch pan. Dust lightly with flour and tap out excess.

Combine cranberries, raisins and orange juice in microwaveable bowl. Microwave 30 sec. Let stand while you prepare the rest of ingredients.

Meanwhile, combine flour, oats, baking powder and set aside.

Beat butter and sugar in mixing bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.

Gradually add flour mixture a little at a time until just blended.

Stir in cranberry and raisin mixture, chocolate, coconut and nuts.

Spread dough into prepared pan.

Bake 20 to 22 min. until center is set.

Cool completely before serving. Cut into bars and store in tupperware or cookie jar. Perfect for outings and snacks!

You will want to check them at about 20 minutes, but they will probably need a bit longer. I baked mine for about 24 minutes, then turned off the oven and let them continue baking for a few more minutes.