Cranberry Orange Cookie Bars

Yield: 48 servings

Cranberry Orange Cookie Bars

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 18 minutes

Total Time 28 minutes

Slice of cookie bar with cranberry orange and frosting.

Chewy, delicious Cranberry Orange Cookie bars are filled with tangy cranberries and topped with a creamy orange frosting! These make a delicious addition to any holiday celebration or weeknight treat.

Ingredients

For the cookie bars:

¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 package (11 ounce) white chocolate chips
¾ cup dried cranberries
1 orange, zested (about 1 Tablespoon)

For the frosting:

¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
3 Tablespoons orange juice

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, beat melted butter with sugars. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until fully combined. Add flour, baking soda, kosher salt, orange zest and beat until blended. Fold in dried cranberries and white chocolate chips.
Press cookie dough into a lightly greased 15x10x1inch baking sheet. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 18-22 minutes. Remove and cool completely before frosting.
For the frosting, beat butter, powdered sugar and orange juice for 3-5 minutes until fluffy. Spread evenly over cooled cookie bars.
Cut and enjoy.
Store in airtight container for up to 5 days.

Notes

STORAGE. Transfer leftover cookie bars to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Prep. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper, or grease your baking dish lightly or spray with baking spray before adding the cookie batter.

Use store bought orange juice instead of squeezing your own, if preferred.

Try our cream cheese frosting with zested oranges for a tangy twist. Or pair these bars with sour cream frosting!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1 cookie
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 138Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 43mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 0gSugar: 15gProtein: 1g