Cranberry Bog Bars

Cranberry Bog Bars

1 1/4 cups butter, softened, divided
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar, divided
3 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats, divided
1 cup flour
1 can (16 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

In a large, cream 1 cup of the butter and 1 cup of the brown sugar until light and fluffy. Combine 2 1/2 cups of the oats and the flour. Gradually add to the creamed mixture until crumbly. Press into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Spread with the cranberry sauce. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the remaining butter. Stir in the pecans and the remaining brown sugar and oats. Sprinkle over the cranberry sauce. Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Makes 3 dozen