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orange brownies

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Jolayne Cooper
Americus, GA

This is a Paula Deen recipe. Love it, but can't make too often, because I would eat too much. I have to make it when I am taking it to a potluck, or having company.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For orange brownies

  • ORANGE BROWNIES
  • 1 1/2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    (2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 4
    eggs
  • 2 tsp
    pure orange extract
  • 1 tsp
    grated orange zest
  • ORANGE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 4 Tbsp
    softened butter
  • 1 lb
    confectioners' sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    orange zest
  • 2 Tbsp
    orange juice, fresh

How To Make orange brownies

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13x9-inch pan.
  • 2
    Stir together flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add butter, eggs, orange extract, and orange zest. Using a mixer, beat until well blended. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until light golden brown and set. Remove from oven, allow to cool and pierce entire cake with a fork. Spread the Orange Cream Cheese Frosting over completely cooled brownies. Cut into squares.
  • 3
    FROSTING: In a large mixing bowl, whip the butter and cream cheese together with a mixer. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar until it is all combined and smooth. Beat in the orange zest and juice. Spread over brownies.
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