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Orange Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

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Orange Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars held in hand

I’m back! And I have a delicious new holiday recipe to share with you.  It’s like a cookie but better.  Imaging a zesty orangey cookie bar loaded with chocolate chips and cranberries. 

Yes, I am finally back.  After 6 weeks of no camera, no recipe testing, and no baking, I am back in the Savory Lotus kitchen doing what I love.  Stopping by today to share a simple recipe that is PERFECT for homemade holiday gifts and gathering.

What’s better than the marriage of orange and chocolate?  Not much, in my opinion. And that’s what these little cookie bars are all about.  Trust me, I know. I’ve already made several batches as holiday gifts for my neighbors and friends.  I can’t tell you how much I love cruising the neighborhood with Little One (all dressed up in her fancy red holiday dress) passing out little holiday gifts. It’s next level adorable.

young girl holding Orange Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

young child holding Orange Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

OK, you may be asking yourself what a cookie bar is.  It’s just like making cookies but easier.  Instead of wrestling the sticky batter off of the spoon each time to get a perfectly round shape, you simple dump the batter in the pan, smooth, and bake.  Then slice and serve.  You can decide what size and shape to cut your little holiday treats.

Here’s the low down on these cookie bars: crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The perfect union of orange and chocolate with dried cranberries scattered about.  All gluten free and grain free. I used grass fed butter, buy I bet they would turn out fabulous with coconut oil as well.

Orange Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars cut into even squares

Wishing you are yours and healthy and happy holiday season.  I am so grateful for all of your support this past year.  I look forward to more fun recipes in the coming year.

xo,

Katja

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Orange Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

★★★★★ 5 from 6 reviews
  • Author: Katja from Savory Lotus
  • Yield: 9x13 pan of cookie bars 1x
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups almond flour (I use THIS super fine blanched brand)
  • 1/2 cup arrowroot powder (like this)
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1/2 cup butter of ghee, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp coconut sugar (like this)
  • 1 egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • zest from one orange
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries (like this)
  • 6 tbsp chocolate chips (I use THIS dairy, soy, and nut free brand)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350’F and line a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. Combine almond flour, arrowroot, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat together butter/ghee and coconut sugar until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, and orange zest. Mix until well incorporated.
  4. Add dry ingredients and mix again until smooth. Fold in dried cranberries and chocolate chips.
  5. Using a spatula, evenly spread mixture into prepared pan. Bake 22-25 minutes, until golden.
  6. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before lifting edges of parchment paper to transfer cookie bars to cooling rack. Slice into desired sized bars while still slightly warm.

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  1. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    December 19, 2016 at 10:31 am

    These bars are beautiful! LOVE the cranberry orange combo with the chocolate. So festive and delicious! My family would love these.

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 22, 2016 at 8:44 am

      Thanks! Happy holidays!

      Reply
  2. Renee Kohley says

    December 19, 2016 at 10:50 am

    I LOVE the texture of a cookie bar – like you described the chewy and soft! Love it! My girls would flip if I made these – what a great idea!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 22, 2016 at 8:44 am

      I hope you love them as much as we do. My girls are begging me to make more. Little One wants to make them for Santa!

      Reply
  3. Halle From Whole Lifestyle Nutrition says

    December 19, 2016 at 6:27 pm

    Oh I just love orange and cranberry together!! These look incredible and your daughter is so precious!!! Welcome back, friend!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 22, 2016 at 8:43 am

      Thanks, Halle! Happy holidays to you and your fam!

      Reply
  4. ChihYu says

    December 20, 2016 at 12:36 pm

    These chocolate chip cookie bars look so moist, soft, and delicious !! I can’t wait to try them. Thanks for sharing !

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 22, 2016 at 8:43 am

      Hope you love them! Happy holidays!

      Reply
  5. Cristina Curp says

    December 20, 2016 at 1:15 pm

    amazing recipe. Bonus for adorable child model 🙂

    ★★★★★

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    • Katja Heino says

      December 22, 2016 at 8:42 am

      Thank so much!

      Reply
  6. Jessica DeMay says

    December 20, 2016 at 5:48 pm

    These cookies bars look so delicious! The orange cranberry is so perfect for Christmas and your girl is so adorable! 🙂

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 22, 2016 at 8:38 am

      Thanks, Jessica!

      Reply
  7. Rachel says

    December 20, 2016 at 9:48 pm

    Aw, she is precious! The light in those eyes. 🙂

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 22, 2016 at 8:38 am

      Hi, Rachel! Yes, she beams pure love and joy! Happy holidays!

      Reply
  8. Real Food with Dana says

    December 21, 2016 at 9:09 am

    Ohh!! I just posted a recipe with cranberry + orange too, love the combo! But I didn’t think to add chocolate – genius! Also your little one is so cute!!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 22, 2016 at 8:37 am

      HI, Dana! I will have to check out your recipe. I am obsessed with orange right now. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Kari Peters says

    December 21, 2016 at 3:03 pm

    I love the combo of chocolate and orange, and the texture of these bars looks so good! You Little One is absolutely precious! 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 22, 2016 at 8:36 am

      Hi, Kari! We love her, too. She’s our little precious angel! Sweetest child you will ever meet. Happy holidays to you!

      Reply
  10. Taesha says

    December 21, 2016 at 8:48 pm

    How can I pass this recipe up when there is an adorable little lady showcasing them!? And I agree, orange and cranberry is a favorite flavor combo of mine too!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 22, 2016 at 8:35 am

      HA! My oldest daughter always jokes about how I use Little One to boost readership. 😉

      Reply
  11. Anna Groth says

    December 22, 2016 at 8:26 am

    Can’t wait to make these! They look delicious! And how cute is your little model?!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 22, 2016 at 8:35 am

      Awe! Thanks, Annie! Sending love to you all!

      Reply
  12. Kelly Bejelly says

    December 22, 2016 at 3:50 pm

    This recipe has an absolute stroke of brilliance intertwined in it. Like you, I have always been deeply annoyed with trying to achieve the perfect cookie shape, so this is a very welcome change. Wishing you and your beautiful little lady a very Merry Christmas! <3

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 25, 2016 at 11:02 am

      Thanks, Kelly! Happy holidays to you and your family too!

      Reply
  13. Becky Winkler (A Calculated Whisk) says

    December 23, 2016 at 4:34 pm

    Chocolate and orange are one of my favorite flavor pairings, and cranberry can only make it better! Your assistant is just adorable. Happy holidays!!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 25, 2016 at 11:01 am

      Thanks, Becky! Happy holidays to you too!

      Reply
  14. Michele Spring says

    December 24, 2016 at 5:10 pm

    Remind me to look at these cookie posts BEFORE i start my baking and not when I think I’m done, because I think I have to go back in the kitchen now and make these. OMG they sound so good!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 25, 2016 at 10:27 am

      HA! The holiday baking is endless around here. I went a little overboard this year! Enjoy!

      Reply
  15. Carrie Forrest says

    December 26, 2016 at 4:27 pm

    Wow! I might not have an adorable daughter like you to help me showcase these bars but I know I must make them soon. Thanks so much for sharing these lovely gems with the world!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 26, 2016 at 10:01 pm

      HA! Thank you, Carrie. That is so sweet. I do love having my Little One working with me. Thanks for your kind words!

      Reply
  16. Katja Heino says

    February 20, 2017 at 3:56 pm

    HI, Joey! Why can you not use the 9×13 pan? It’s what I use to make this recipe.

    Reply
    • Joey says

      February 28, 2017 at 11:56 am

      It just does not fit in a 9X13″ pan – much too thin. I use a 7×11″ and it works fine.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Katja Heino says

        February 28, 2017 at 9:55 pm

        I’m glad it worked out for you! 🙂 I use a 9×13. I don’t like them to be too thick.

        Reply
  17. pinar says

    July 25, 2018 at 3:00 am

    Hi,
    What is the replacement of arrowroot powder if I can’t find it to buy?

    thanks

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      July 30, 2018 at 8:00 am

      you can sub tapioca flour for the arrowroot. Hope that helps.

      Reply
  18. Dee says

    December 14, 2020 at 10:15 am

    Would it be okay to use fresh cranberries?

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 21, 2020 at 4:51 pm

      I haven’t tried it with fresh cranberries. Please let me know if you try it.

      Reply
  19. Karen S. says

    December 16, 2020 at 4:10 pm

    This recipe was delicious, but I was confused because the ingredients say “baking soda” and the step-by-step says “baking powder”. I ended up making it with baking soda, but wonder if that was the original intent or if it should have been baking powder. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 21, 2020 at 4:50 pm

      Oh, goodness! Thanks for catching that. Yes, it is supposed to be baking soda. I fixed it. 🙂 Glad you enjoyed the recipe.

      Reply

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