Spiced Orange Sugar Cookie Bars
Spiced Orange Sugar Cookie Bars are the perfect treat to elevate any occasion. With a soft, chewy texture and vibrant flavors of fresh oranges infused with warm spices, these bars create an irresistible dessert that will delight your taste buds. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy night in, these cookie bars are sure to impress everyone with their mouthwatering aroma and stunning presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Zest of 2 oranges
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan with nonstick spray or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract and orange zest.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan and sprinkle with sugar if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; let cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: For added flair, substitute orange zest with lemon or incorporate nuts like walnuts. You can also add dark chocolate chips for a delicious twist!