Cranberry Orange Squares

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda until evenly combined, then set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until light and creamy, then gradually mix in the orange juice until well incorporated.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until a smooth, thick batter forms without overmixing.

Fold in the cranberries evenly throughout the batter, ensuring they are distributed without breaking them apart.

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan using a spatula, smoothing the surface to an even layer.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Remove from the oven and allow the baked slab to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.