Apple Cranberry Bars

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
1 1/2	cups	Sugar	Sugar Sugar is a sweet substance that comes from plants like sugarcane and sugar beets. It's used to add sweetness to food and drinks, like coffee, tea, and desserts. There are different types of sugar, Read more...
1 1/3	cups	Butter » softened, divided	Butter Butter is a creamy, fatty spread made from churned milk or cream. It's used in cooking and baking to add flavor, moisture, and richness to dishes. Butter is the parent of many delicious Read more...
2	large	Eggs	Eggs Chicken eggs, laid by hens, are common food items encased in a shell with a liquid interior that becomes solid when cooked. They're essential for many recipes, providing texture and flavor. Eggs are nutritious, Read more...
3	teaspoon	Orange Peel » grated, divided
2	teaspoons	Vanilla Extract » divided	Vanilla Extract Vanilla extract - pronounced 'vuh-NIL-uh ik-STRAKT' is a liquid flavoring made from vanilla beans soaked in alcohol and water. It's a staple in baking and cooking, known for its rich, aromatic flavor that enhances Read more...
2 1/4	cups	All-purpose Flour	All-purpose Flour All-purpose flour, pronounced 'awl-PUR-puhs flour' is a staple in baking and cooking. It's a flexible ingredient made from wheat that has been milled to remove the bran and germ, leaving behind the endosperm Read more...
1	teaspoon	Baking Soda	Baking Soda Baking Soda is also known as sodium bicarbonate and bicarbonate of soda. Its a leavening agent used in many baked goods, such as cookies, cakes and muffins. You can store baking soda unopened, at Read more...
1/4	teaspoon	Salt	Salt Salt, pronounced 'sawlt', is a finely ground mineral primarily composed of sodium chloride. It is the most common type of salt used in everyday cooking and seasoning. Above and beyond its basic uses, table Read more...
2	cups	Apples » peeled, chopped	Apples Apple - pronounced 'AP-uhl is a fruit from the apple tree, part of the rose family. It's known for its round shape and varying sizes and colors, from green and yellow to deep Read more...
1	cup	Cranberries » coarsely chopped	Cranberries Cranberries, pronounced "KRAN-ber-reez," are small, tart fruits that boast a vibrant red color. They grow on evergreen dwarf shrubs native to North America. They're known for their distinctively sharp and sour flavor. They are Read more...
1	cup	Nuts » chopped
3	ounces	Cream Cheese » softened
2	cups	Powdered Sugar
2	teaspoons	Milk » to 4 teaspoons	Milk Milk is a creamy liquid produced by mammals. It is essential in diets worldwide. Milk tastes slightly sweet and rich, used in cooking, baking, and as a drink. Milk's shelf life varies; refrigerated, it Read more...

Prep Time	Process Time	Overall Time
30 Minutes	35 Minutes	1 hour 5 minutes

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F / 180°C / Gas Mark 4

- Grease a 15 x 10 x 1-inch jelly roll pan. Set aside.

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, 1 cup of butter, eggs, orange peel and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

2. Beat on medium speed, scraping the bowl often, for 2 to 3 minutes until well mixed.

3. Reduce the speed to low, add the flour, baking soda and salt.

4. Continue beating, scraping the bowl often, for 1 to 2 minutes until well mixed.

5. By hand, stir in the apples, cranberries and nuts.

6. Spread the mixture into the prepared jelly roll pan.

7. Bake in the preheated 350°F oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. Cool completely.

9. For the frosting: In a small mixer bowl, combine the remaining butter, cream cheese and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

10. Beat on medium speed, scraping the bowl often, for 1 to 2 minutes until well mixed.

11. Reduce the speed to low. Continue beating, gradually adding the powdered sugar, remaining orange peel and enough milk for desired spreading consistency.

12. Thinly frost the cooled bars and cut into your desired size or shape.

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Preheat oven to 350°F / 180°C / Gas Mark 4

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