Description
Soft, chewy cookie bars flavored with zesty orange and bursting with tart cranberries. A perfect, freezer-friendly holiday dessert.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
Zest of 1 orange
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup cranberries (fresh or dried)
1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×13 pan with silicone liner.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add orange zest and eggs.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet. Fold in cranberries and chips.
Spread batter evenly in pan and bake for 30–35 minutes until golden.
Cool at least 20 minutes before slicing. Optional: drizzle with melted white chocolate.
Notes
Can be made ahead and frozen for up to 2 months.
Try lemon zest for stronger tartness or dark chocolate chips for a richer variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 190
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: easy cookie bars, cranberry orange dessert, holiday potluck desserts