Cranberry Orange Cookie Bars
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 butter melted, unsalted
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 package white chocolate chips 11 ounce
- ¾ cup dried cranberries
- 1 orange zested (about 1 Tablespoon)
For the frosting:
- ¾ cup butter softened, unsalted
- 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
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 48 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 138
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 138kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.