Cranberry Orange Bars

Ingredients ~

2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup slivered almonds, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Preparation ~

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously grease an 8-inch square pan and set aside.

Combine the eggs, orange juice and melted butter in a small bowl and set aside.

Measure the sifted flour, then add the baking powder, salt and sugar. Sift together a second time, then mix in the almonds and dried cranberries. Stir in the egg mixture and combine well.

Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn onto a cooling rack to cool completely. Cut into 1 x 2-inch squares.

Store up to 2 days, covered, at room temperature, or refrigerate in a tightly sealed container for up to 1 week.

Makes 32 bars