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    Home » Recipes » Bars & Brownies

    Easy Chocolate Orange Cookie Bars

    Published: Aug 15, 2021 · Modified: Sep 26, 2024 by Beth Sachs · 5 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Decadent and fudgy chocolate orange cookie bars are a chocolate orange lover's dream and so easy to make!

    These squidgy chocolate orange bars are blondie-like in texture and are made with Terry's Chocolate Orange. They're perfect for festive bake sales and Christmas parties, but equally delicious any time of the year!

    Chocolate orange cookie bars cut into squares on a board.

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    Chocolate orange has to be one of my all-time favourite flavour combinations and this chocolate orange traybake attempts to cram as much chocolate orange into it as humanly possible, just like my fluffy chocolate orange muffins, and dense chocolate orange brownies!

    👩‍🍳Don't forget to check out my no-bake Terrys chocolate orange tiffin too!

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    • ✔️ Why should you try it?
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • Top Tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ FAQs
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why should you try it?

    1. An easy to make sweet treat.
    2. Dense, chewy, and studded with Terrys chocolate orange pieces.
    3. Festive flavours and perfect for Christmas.
    4. Freezer friendly.

    🥘 Ingredients

    Ingredients needed for chocolate orange cookie bars.

    Terry's Chocolate Orange and Chocolate Orange Minis - some chopped to go into the cookie bars, and some melted to drizzle on top.

    Butter - unsalted butter which has been softened.

    Sugar - a mixture of light brown sugar and dark brown sugar gives the best flavour and texture. Feel free to substitute with caster sugar if you prefer.

    Flour - plain flour is used in this recipe as there is no need for a raising agent.

    Orange Zest - for an extra orangy flavour.

    Eggs - 2 large free-range eggs at room temperature.

    Sea Salt - a small pinch helps to balance the sweetness of the chocolate.

    🔪 Instructions

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    One: Cream together the butter and sugars in a large mixing bowl.

    Two: Beat in the eggs and orange zest.

    Three: Stir in the flour and chopped chocolate orange pieces.

    Four: Pour into a prepared tin and bake in the oven for 25 minutes.

    Five: Once cooled, drizzle with melted chocolate orange and sprinkle with more chopped chocolate orange pieces.

    Step by step instructions for making the chocolate orange cookie bars

    Top Tips

    • Make sure all of your ingredients are at room temperature before starting the recipe.
    • The chocolate orange bars must be completely cool before slicing. To speed up the process you could put the baking tin in the fridge for an hour to firm them up.
    • To cut clean neat slices, first make sure the cookie bars are completely cool. Next, lift the cookie bars out of the tin using the overhanging baking paper as handles. Place on a flat wooden board and use a long sharp knife to cut into bars. Clean off the knife carefully between each cut.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    Serve the chocolate orange cookie bars as part of a festive dessert table, with Terry's chocolate orange brownies, chocolate orange cookies, and cranberry and white chocolate blondies.

    They also work well as a quick and easy Christmas dessert with chocolate orange ice cream. Just reheat them in the microwave for 20 seconds for ultimate gooeyness.

    📖 Variations

    • Make the chocolate orange cookie bars even more chocolaty by replacing 25g of plain flour with cocoa powder.
    • Add a handful of dried cranberries for extra fruitiness.
    • Add a handful of chopped pecan nuts for crunch and texture.
    • Scatter orange colour sprinkles over the top of the tray bake after cooking for extra decadence.
    Chocolate orange tray bake sliced up into squares.

    🥡 Storage

    Store - The bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days, making them an ideal make-ahead sweet treat. Due to the bars high sugar content, they remain dense and fudgy and won't dry out.

    Freeze - The Terry's chocolate orange bars can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Cool in the tin, slice into bars, and then freeze in layers (separated with baking paper) in a freezer-safe container. Defrost at room temperature before serving.

    ❓ FAQs

    What is a cookie bar?

    A cookie bar is one large, thick cookie baked in a tin. Instead of separating the dough into cookies, it is baked as one and then cut into slices.

    Should you refrigerate cookie bars?

    No, they don't need to be kept in the fridge. Store the cookie bars at room temperature in an airtight container.

    Chocolate orange cookie bars on a wooden board.

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    Recipe

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    Chocolate Orange Cookie Bars

    These decadent and fudgy chocolate orange bars are a chocolate orange lover's dream! The perfect sweet treat for Christmas.
    Course Bars
    Cuisine British
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes minutes
    Servings 12
    Calories 383kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Kitchen Scales
    • Mixing Bowl
    • Wooden Spoon
    • Baking Paper
    • 20 cm (8'') Square Baking Tin

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 200 g Butter softened
    • 175 g Light Brown Sugar
    • 75 g Dark Brown Sugar
    • 2 Eggs
    • 1 Orange zest only
    • ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt
    • 275 g Plain Flour
    • 157 g Terrys Chocolate Orange chopped into pieces

    For the topping

    • 100 g Chocolate Orange Minis melted
    • 25 g Chocolate Orange Minis chopped
    • 2 tablespoon Orange or Gold Sprinkles optional

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180°c (160 fan/ Gas 4) and line a small brownie tin or 20cm square tin with baking paper.
    • In a large bowl cream together the sugars and butter until light and fluffy.
      200 g Butter, 175 g Light Brown Sugar, 75 g Dark Brown Sugar
    • Beat in the eggs, orange zest and salt.
      2 Eggs, 1 Orange, ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt
    • Stir in the flour and chopped chocolate orange pieces.
      275 g Plain Flour, 157 g Terrys Chocolate Orange
    • Spoon into the prepared tin and bake for 25 minutes (start checking after 20 minutes).
    • Allow to cool before drizzling on the melted chocolate orange and scattering over more chopped chocolate orange pieces (and sprinkles if using). Allow to set completely before cutting into bars.
      100 g Chocolate Orange Minis, 25 g Chocolate Orange Minis, 2 tablespoon Orange or Gold Sprinkles

    Notes

    Top Tips:
    • Make sure all of your ingredients are at room temperature before starting the recipe.
    • The cookie bars must be completely cool before slicing. To speed up the process you could put the baking tin in the fridge for an hour to firm up.
    • To cut clean neat slices, first make sure the cookie bars are completely cool. Next, lift the cookie bars out of the tin using the overhanging baking paper as handles. Place on a flat wooden board and use a long sharp knife to cut into bars. Clean off the knife carefully between each cut.
     
    Variations:
    • Make the chocolate orange cookie bars even more chocolaty by replacing 25g of the plain flour with cocoa powder.
    • Add a handful of dried cranberries for extra fruitiness.
    • Add a handful of chopped pecan nuts for crunch and texture.
    • Scatter orange colour sprinkles over the top of the tray bake after cooking, for extra decadence.
     
    Storage:
    The bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days, making them an ideal make-ahead sweet treat. Due to the bar's high sugar content, they remain dense and fudgy and won't dry out. They are also suitable for freezing.
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Chocolate Orange Cookie Bars
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    383
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    16
    g
    25
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    5
    g
    31
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    27
    mg
    9
    %
    Sodium
     
    69
    mg
    3
    %
    Potassium
     
    156
    mg
    4
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    57
    g
    19
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    32
    g
    36
    %
    Protein
     
    8
    g
    16
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    73
    IU
    1
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    6
    mg
    7
    %
    Calcium
     
    55
    mg
    6
    %
    Iron
     
    3
    mg
    17
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Amanda Dixon

      August 15, 2021 at 10:47 pm

      5 stars
      These were delicious! They were so perfectly chocolatey, and I love the pop of brightness the orange added.

      Reply
    2. Irina

      August 16, 2021 at 12:22 am

      5 stars
      What an interesting approach to make cookie bars instead of simple cookies! I made these bars today, and they turned out perfect! Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
    3. Beth

      August 16, 2021 at 12:56 am

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness! These sounds addicting and very delicious! My family is going to be obsessed with these cookie bars! I can’t wait to make these. Chocolate and orange have always been a great combination!

      Reply
    4. Joan

      August 16, 2021 at 2:38 am

      5 stars
      Amazing cookie bars! And I loved how easy it was to make !

      Reply
    5. Nart at Cooking with Nart

      August 16, 2021 at 4:17 am

      5 stars
      These cookie bars are incredibly good! Nothing beats the combo of chocolate and orange. I just couldn't stop eating these!

      Reply
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