Frosted Apple Cranberry Bars

Directions

1. Step 1
   Preheat the oven to 350° F. Spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick spray.

2. Step 2
   In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, shortening, and sugars until creamy. Add the vanilla and apple butter and beat again.

3. Step 3
   In a medium bowl combine the flour, cinnamon, salt, and oats. Slowly add to the butter mixture until everything is mixed together.

4. Step 4
   Stir in the cranberries by hand. Spread the batter in the prepared pan.

5. Step 5
   Bake for 24-25 minutes. Do not over bake. Remove and let cool completely.

6. Step 6
   For the Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Add the apple butter and salt and beat again.

7. Step 7
   Slowly add the powdered sugar until it is all mixed in. Add the whipping cream and beat on high for 1-2 minutes or until light and fluffy.

8. Step 8
   Spread the frosting on top of the cooled bars and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Cut into 24 square bars.