You’re going to love these cranberry orange cookie bars. These cookie bars remind of a scone without the fuss of making scones. These are so easy to make – no mixer required, just the ingredients, a bowl and a spoon!

Oh these delightful “cookie bars” hit the spot. The entire family loved them because of their unique texture. I am calling these a cookie bar but they remind a lot of scone. They’re chewy but also slightly crumbly and they are packed full of orange zest, white chocolate and cranberries. 

I decided to bake these in a round pan instead of a square pan. Sometimes it’s nice to switch things up a little. As I mentioned this dessert does not require a mixer – it can simply all be mixed by hand which is so nice. They’re super festive given the red cranberries and they taste amazing because of that fresh orange zest. 

I decided to make a little drizzle to put on top to make them look pretty but they are still amazing without it. If you’re looking for a dessert to bring to cookie exchange or a Christmas party, I would definitely suggest these! 

I hope you enjoy them as much as we did!

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Cranberry Orange Cookie Bars

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A chewy cookie bars made with fresh orange zest, cranberries and white chocolate. These are the perfect treat to indulge in during the holidays!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• zest of 1 large orange
• 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries

Drizzle

• 1 tablespoon orange juice (use the orange you zested)
• 3/4 cup confections sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 8x8 square or round baking pan with non-stick baking spray; set aside.
2. Melt butter in a large bowl, let cool slightly.
3. Next, whisk in eggs, orange zest and vanilla until smooth and light in color.
4. Using a spoon, stir in flour, salt and baking soda.
5. Lastly, stir in white chocolate chip and cranberries.
6. Spread into prepared pan and bake for 18-20 minutes. Make sure you don't overbake otherwise they won't be chewy. The edges can be slightly browned but the center should not be. Let cool, cut and serve.
7. If you want to make the drizzle, whisk together 1 tablesoon orange juice and 3/4 cup confectioners sugar. If it's too thick, add a tiny bit more orange juice. If it's too runny, add a tiny bit more sugar - drizzle on top of cookie bars.