Ingredients
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar1 cup butter, melted2 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 cup white baking chips1 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped1 cup chopped pecans, toasted1/4 cup grated orange zestFROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup butter, softened3 tablespoons grated orange zest, divided 2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/3 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat brown sugar, melted butter, eggs and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Stir in baking chips, cranberries, pecans and orange zest.
Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18-22 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
For frosting, in a large bowl, combine cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, butter, 1 tablespoon zest and vanilla; beat until smooth. Spread over bars. Combine dried cranberries and remaining 2 tablespoons zest; sprinkle over frosting. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Cut into triangles. Store in the refrigerator.
