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Orange Brownies Recipe

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Orange Brownies deliver bright citrus bliss in blondie form. Moist cakey base bursting with orange zest and extract, crowned with creamy citrus glaze. Perfect springtime treat for Easter, showers, and Pinterest citrus dessert boards that pop with color.

Ingredients

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  • Brownie Base:
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 4 large eggs (room temp)
  • 2 tsp orange extract
  • 1 tbsp orange zest (2 oranges)
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  • Orange Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • ½ tsp orange extract (optional)

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven 350°F. Grease 9×13″ pan or line parchment.
  • 2. Whisk flour, sugar, salt in large bowl.
  • 3. Add softened butter, eggs, orange extract, orange zest. Beat with mixer 2 mins until smooth batter.
  • 4. Pour into prepared pan, spread evenly.
  • 5. Bake 25-30 mins until light golden, toothpick clean from center.
  • 6. Cool completely in pan.
  • 7. Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth drizzling consistency.
  • 8. Pierce cooled brownies all over with fork or toothpick.
  • 9. Drizzle glaze generously. Sprinkle extra zest.
  • 10. Let set 30 mins. Cut into 24 bars.

Notes

  • Orange extract = intense flavor punch. Found baking aisle.
  • Fresh zest essential – avoid pre-packaged grated rind.
  • Piercing lets glaze soak through for maximum flavor.
  • Room temp butter + eggs = perfect emulsion.
  • Glaze sets but stays soft – perfect texture contrast.
  • Freezes beautifully up to 2 months. Glaze after thawing.
  • Substitute lemon/lime for citrus variations.
  • Double glaze for dripping decadence.
  • Bars travel perfectly for potlucks/picnics.
  • Spring/summer Pinterest board superstar.

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