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melt - in - your - mouth orange squares

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

Yummy! These are refreshing little squares. Recipe.com

(2 ratings)
yield 2 doz
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For melt - in - your - mouth orange squares

  • 2 1/4 c
    all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1/2 c
    ground almonds
  • 1/2 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh orange zest, divided
  • 1 c
    butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 4 lg
    eggs
  • 1/3 c
    fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 tsp
    orange extract
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking powder

How To Make melt - in - your - mouth orange squares

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, almonds, confectioners sugar, and 1 teaspoon orange zest. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Press evenly into the bottom of a 13-x-9-x-2-inch baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • 2
    In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, orange juice, remaining 2 teaspoons orange zest, and extract. Combine remaining 1/4 cup flour and baking powder; add to sugar mixture, whisking to combine. Pour over crust.
  • 3
    Bake for 20 minutes, or until set. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar, if desired. Cut into squares to serve.

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