Apple cranberry bars

48 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupMargarine -- softened
2cupsApples -- peeled/chopped
1cupCranberries -- chopped
2Egg whites -- whipped
2teaspoonsOrange peel -- grated
2teaspoonsVanilla
cupUnbleached flour
cupGranulated sugar
1teaspoonBaking soda
¼teaspoonSalt
cupMargarine -- softened
3ouncesFat-free cream cheese --
Softened
1teaspoonVanilla
2cupsPowdered sugar --sifted
1teaspoonOrange peel -- grated
4teaspoonsSkim milk -- at room
Temperature

Directions

TOPPING

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 15 x 10 x 1" jelly roll pan with cooking spray and flour. In a mixing bowl, combine the margarine, apples, cranberries, egg whites, orange peel and vanilla.

In another mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. Mix dry ingredients with wet ingredients just until moistened. Spread mixture into prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Meanwhile, to prepare topping, combine the margarine, cream cheese, vanilla, orange peel, and milk. Top when bars have cooled.

Recipe By : Land O Lakes Holiday Memories