Cranberry Bars recipe

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 1/2 cups quick oats
3/4 cup margarine
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup pecans

Combine first five ingredients. Cut in margarine. Set 1 cup aside. Press remainder in 9 x 13-inch ungreased pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.

Remove from oven; stir cranberry sauce, and spread over warm crust.

Combine reserved flour mixture and nuts. Sprinkle over cranberry sauce and press gently.

Return to oven and bake 25-30 additional minutes. Cool and cut into bars.