Ingredients

The following ingredients have 16 Servings
  • 2 large 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
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
  • 3/4 cup slivered almonds (chopped)

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously butter an 8-inch square baking pan and set aside.
  • Whisk the eggs, orange juice, and melted butter together in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar into a large mixing bowl and combine.
  • Stir in the cranberries, orange zest, and almonds.
  • Add the egg and butter mixture and combine just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or 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 before cutting into 2-inch square bars.
  • Store up to 2 days, covered, at room temperature, or refrigerate in a tightly sealed container for up to 1 week.