I love the smell of coffee brewing but don't much care for the taste of the hot liquid. However, put that scent into a cookie and I'm all over it. This is such a cookie and a one-pan baking which is always a plus when you are in a hurry or just have several batches of baking to get done in one afternoon.
Coffee-Orange Bar Cookies
1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 cup solid shortening
1 large egg
1 tablespoon freshly-grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup hot strong coffee (sometimes I use espresso with good results)
1/2 cup dried cranberries (raisins will substitute nicely)
1/2 cup toasted, chopped walnuts
Line a 13x9x2 rimmed baking pan with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, extracts, and zest.
Mix together the dry ingredients and add with the coffee to the creamed mixture. Stir in the cranberries and nuts.
Spread the batter in the prepared baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20-25 minutes. Cool on rack and then dust with powdered sugar. Cut into serving pieces.
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