CRANBERRY BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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When I place a pan of these bars in the teachers' lounge and come back after the last bell, the pan is always empty. I'd say that's a good thing. White chocolate chips and cranberries make them extra special. -Mirella Hackett, Chandler, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup white baking chips
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in eggs, sour cream and extracts. In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Fold in baking chips, cranberries and walnuts. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Beat in confectioners' sugar; spread over top. Sprinkle with cranberries. Cut into bars or triangles. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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