Ingredients
3/4 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs3/4 cup sour cream1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup white baking chips1 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup chopped walnutsFROSTING:2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in eggs, sour cream and extracts. In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Fold in baking chips, cranberries and walnuts. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan.
Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Beat in confectioners’ sugar; spread over top. Sprinkle with cranberries. Cut into bars or triangles. Refrigerate leftovers.
