Easy dessert idea for the holidays! These sour cream bars with orange and cranberry jam swirls baked on a cookie crust will look festive on any holiday table.
Line 8" square baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In a mixing bowl, mix together melted butter and sugar. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, orange zest and salt and mix well. The dough should be thick.
Press the crust dough onto the bottom of prepared pan. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream and sugar. Add flour, egg, orange juice and vanilla extract. Mix well.
Pour cheesecake mixture over the crust. Spread evenly. Drop teaspoons of cranberry jam onto the filling. Swirl gently with a knife.
Bake bars for 34 to 36 minutes or until the center doesn't jiggle anymore and the top is golden.
Notes
Cool completely before slicing. Refrigerating at least 4 hours to overnight is recommended.