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WEIGHT WATCHERS 4 PointsPlus+ CRANBERRY DATE BARS

INGREDIENTS

Nonstick cooking spray
1 2/3 cups biscuit mix (Bisquick or similar)
1/4 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg, large
1 tsp vanilla extract
Powdered sugar

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.

2. Line an 8 inch square baking pan with foil, extending
the foil up and over the edges of the pan. Lightly coat foil with
cooking spray and set aside.

3. In a medium bowl combine biscuit mix and cardamom; stir in dates,
cranberries and pecans. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl beat butter
with an electric mixer on medium
to high speed for 30 seconds.
Add sugar and beat until combined.


Beat in egg and vanilla. Beat in dry mixture just until combined.

4. Spread dough evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or
until top is light brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Place on wire rack to cool.

5. Remove mixture from pan by lifting foil.
Place on a cutting board and cut into bars.
Dust with powdered sugar.

Yield: 20 bars

To Store: Place bars in single layer in airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze
up to 3 months.
Weight Watcher Points=3 (old point method)
Weight Watchers PointsPlus=4

NUTRITION INFORMATION
Serving size= 1 bar

Calories160
Total Fat (g)8
Saturated Fat (g)4
Cholesterol (mg)23
Sodium (mg)165
Carbohydrate (g)21
Fiber (g)1
Protein (g)2
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet