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Cranberry-Apple Butter Bars
Cranberry-Apple Butter Bars
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Prep Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
2 hours 20 minutes
Intensely flavored apple butter cookies with a hint of orange - rich and moist.
Ingredients:
  • 1 bag (12 oz) fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup apple butter
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/4 cups quick-cooking oats
Instructions:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F and generously coat a 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In a 4-quart saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange zest, and orange juice. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes on high heat until cranberries burst and the mixture thickens. Add apple butter and 2 tablespoons of butter, then remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of butter and brown sugar until fluffy using an electric mixer. Mix in the flour, salt, baking soda, and oats. Press 3 cups of the oat mixture into the pan.
  • Spread the cranberry filling evenly over the base. Then, sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of oat mixture over the filling and lightly press it down.
  • Bake until beautifully golden brown, for about 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool completely for about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Cut into 8 rows by 4 rows to make bars.

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