Description
Spiced Orange Sugar Cookie Bars offer a delectable combination of crunchy edges and a soft, chewy center, infused with warm spices and bright citrus flavors. These delightful treats are perfect for any occasion, from cozy winter nights to sunny spring picnics. With their mouthwatering aroma and stunning visuals, they are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs, orange zest, and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool before icing with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg