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    Apple Cranberry Bars w/Orange Butter


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    Makes : 48

    1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
    1 cup butter -- softened
    2 eggs
    2 teaspoons orange peel -- grated
    2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
    1 teaspoon baking soda
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    2 cups peeled apples -- chopped
    1 cup cranberries -- fresh or frozen, coarsely chopped
    1 cup chopped nuts

    Orange Butter Cream:
    1/3 cup butter -- softened
    3 ounces cream cheese -- softened
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    2 cups powdered sugar
    1 teaspoon orange peel -- grated
    2 teaspoons milk -- to 4 teaspoons

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees; grease a 15x10x1-inch jelly roll pan.

    In a large mixer bowl, combine the sugar, butter, eggs, orange peel and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed, scraping the bowl often, for 2 to 3 minutes until well mixed.

    Reduce the speed to low; add the flour, baking soda and salt. Continue beating, scraping the bowl often, for 1 to 2 minutes until well mixed.

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

    Spread in the prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.

    Orange Butter Cream:
    In a
    small mixer bowl, combine the butter, cream cheese and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed, scraping the bowl often, for 1 to 2 minutes until well mixed. Reduce the speed to low. Continue beating, gradually adding the powdered sugar, orange peel and enough milk for desired spreading consistency.

    Thinly frost the cooled bars; cut into bars.

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