orange brownies

Americus, GA
Updated on Feb 4, 2013

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.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield several

Ingredients

  • ORANGE BROWNIES
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 4 - eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure orange extract
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • ORANGE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tablespoons softened butter
  • 1 pound confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice, fresh

How To Make orange brownies

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13x9-inch pan.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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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Category: Cookies
Keyword: #Yummy
Keyword: #orange
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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