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The texture and flavor of a cookie with the ease of a bar? Talk about the perfect dessert! Introducing: cranberry orange cookie bars! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These chewy, buttery cookie bars are packed with zesty orange flavor and pops of tart cranberries. Your new go-to treat awaits with just 1 bowl<\/strong> and 8 ingredients<\/strong> required! Did we mention they\u2019re vegan<\/strong> and<\/em> gluten-free<\/strong>? No one else has to know. Let\u2019s get baking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you’ve made our Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars<\/a>, you’re already 90% of the way to knowing exactly how to make this fall-inspired twist! First, we make a “flax egg<\/a>” of sorts, but instead of combining the flaxseed meal with water, we use orange juice for the liquid. That plus a generous amount of orange zest ensures the bright orange flavor<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the remaining wet ingredients, we have a few cookie classics: brown sugar, vanilla extract, and melted (vegan) butter. Everything comes together by whisking in 1 bowl<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Next, we add our go-to<\/em> gluten-free flour blend<\/a>, which outperforms any store-bought blend we’ve come across. However, if you’re not up for making it, you can use a store-bought blend with similar ingredients, adjusting the amount of flour to account for differing levels of absorbency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The final ingredients are baking powder for a little fluffiness, salt to add flavor, and dried cranberries for tart-sweet pops of goodness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Press the dough into a parchment-lined pan, bake until golden, and it’s (almost) cookie bar time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After baking, it’s best to let the bars rest at room temperature for at least 20 minutes before slicing. This helps them firm up and hold their shape. But if you must<\/em> try them sooner, we can’t fault you. The aroma is irresistable!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We hope you LOVE these cookie bars! They’re:

Chewy
Buttery
Perfectly sweet
Orange-infused
Vegan + gluten-free
& SO easy to make!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These bars are perfect for bringing to fall gatherings, whipping up any time a cookie craving hits, and sharing with vegan\/gluten-free loved ones or anyone who is into the cranberry + orange flavor combination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Cranberry Orange Treats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n