WHAT’S COOKIN’? HOLIDAY DESSERTS

CRANBERRY BARS

Yields 24 servings.

3/ 4 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups coarsely chopped cranberries
Slivered almonds, toasted

1 Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

2 In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar for 5 minutes with an electric mixer. Add the eggs, and beat for 2 more minutes. Add the flour and almond extract, and mix to combine.

3 Spread the batter in the prepared pan, and sprinkle with the cranberries.

4 Bake for