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Apple Cranberry Bars With Orange Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Apple Cranberry Bars With Orange Buttercream Frosting Recipe

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Apple Cranberry Bars With Orange Buttercream Frosting

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
2 tsp orange rind, grated
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups peeled apples, chopped
1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen, coarsely chopped )
1 cup chopped nuts
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp orange rind, grated
2 tsp milk , to 4 teaspoons

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F; grease a 15 x 10 x 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 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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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	519.61 Kcal (2176 kJ)
Calories from fat	248.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.66g	43%
Cholesterol	44.59mg	15%
Sodium	385.5mg	16%
Potassium	694.26mg	15%
Total Carbs	64.38g	21%
Sugars	41.03g	164%
Dietary Fiber	0.79g	3%
Protein	5.39g	11%
Vitamin C	6.4mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	32.8mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	413.14 Kcal (1730 kJ)
Calories from fat	197.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.99g	43%
Cholesterol	35.46mg	15%
Sodium	306.51mg	16%
Potassium	552mg	15%
Total Carbs	51.19g	21%
Sugars	32.62g	164%
Dietary Fiber	0.63g	3%
Protein	4.29g	11%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.4mg	3%
Calcium	26.1mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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