Apple Cranberry Bars

Directions

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃) F, grease a 15×10×1 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.

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 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.