These cranberry cookie bars combine two beloved holiday flavors and top a delicious soft crust with cream cheese icing. We enjoy these during the holiday season. —Jennifer Blakely, Visalia, California,
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white baking chips
- 1 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup grated orange zest
- FROSTING:
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons grated orange zest, divided
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
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Directions
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Nutrition Facts
1 triangle: 89 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 64mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
