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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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 48 servings
Calories: 138 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

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 white chocolate chips 11 ounce
  • 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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. For the frosting, beat butter, powdered sugar and orange juice for 3-5 minutes until fluffy. Spread evenly over cooled cookie bars.
  4. Cut and enjoy.
  5. 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

Serving 1cookie Calories 138kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 43mg (2%) Sugar 15g (30%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48servings

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.