These bars are rich, sweet and buttery, with hints of vanilla. The tart and tangy cranberries balance out the sweetness. Fresh or frozen thawed cranberries will work in this recipe.

Dust the cooled bars with powdered sugar before serving.

Ingredients:

For the crust:

  • 1 box of Yellow Cake Mix, I used Aldi’s brand
  • 1/2 cup melted Butter, cooled
  • 1 large Egg
  • Zest of a Mandarian Orange
  • Juice of a Mandarian Orange

For the filling;

  • 1 8 ounce package of Cream Cheese, softened
  • 3 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted Butter, cooled
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 tablespoon pure Vanilla extract
  • 16 ounces (2 cups) fresh or frozen (thawed) Cranberries
  • 1 to 2 Tablespoons of Powdered Sugar, for dusting the top
The yummy crust.
The filling.
Getting ready to fold in the cranberries.
Folding the cranberries into the filling.
Ready for the oven.
Just out of the oven. Make sure the center is set.
Cooled down and ready for a sprinkling of powdered sugar.
Dust with powdered sugar.
Buttery, sweet, tangy, and delicious!

Instructions:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 13” x 9” pan with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, or stand mixer with paddle attachment, add in crust ingredients until combined. Press crust evenly into prepared pan.
  • In same bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until blended. Slowly add in the melted butter, the eggs, one at a time, and the vanilla extract, scraping down the bowl as necessary.
  • Once well combined, fold in the cranberries. Evenly distribute filling over the crust.
  • Bake at 350° for 40 to 45 minutes, until golden brown and the center is set.
  • Cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar. Cut into squares to serve.

Enjoy!

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Published by Carla

Carla is a married Mom of 3 who lives in Pennsylvania and loves all aspects of crafting, home projects, cooking, baking, and shopping.

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