orange cream squares

Name: Orange Cream Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 ounce(s) roll create 'n bake refrigerated sugar cookies; 3 tablespoon(s) grated orange peel_from 2 oranges; 2 package(s) (8 oz. ea.) cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup(s) granulated sugar; 1/2 cup(s) orange marmalade; 1 teaspoon(s) orange extract; 2 large eggs; 3 tablespoon(s) heavy whipping cream; 2 dash(es) orange food color (or 2 yellow and 1 red); 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) butter; 1/2 cup(s) white vanilla baking chips

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Pat Duran

Las Vegas, NV

Updated on Feb 27, 2012

This is another recipe I used for that summer shower party. It was so creamy to eat and the flavor just danced on your tongue. Nary a one left. Good ol' "Betty", she has the best kitchen crew. You and your family will love this easy recipe. For added flavor ;try Julz Galloway idea and add dried cranberries and a bit of triple sec. Read about it in the comments.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield makes 24

Ingredients

16 ounces roll create 'n bake refrigerated sugar cookies
3 tablespoons grated orange peel_from 2 oranges
2 packages (8 oz. ea.) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1 teaspoon orange extract
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 dashes orange food color (or 2 yellow and 1 red)
1 1/2 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips

How To Make orange cream squares

Step 1

Heat oven to 350^. Press cookie dough evenly on bottom and 1 inch up sides of ungreased 13x9-inch glass baking dish(use floured finger if too sticky.)Sprinkle with the orange peel.

Step 2

In medium bowl, beat cheese,sugar, marmalade and extract with mixer on medium-high for 1 minute or until blended. Add eggs; beat 2 minutes until creamy. Spread evenly in crust. Bake 29-35 minutes -until crust is golden and center is set. Cool 1 hour.
Step 3

Microwave heavy cream and food coloring for 30 seconds uncovered- do not boil. Add butter and caking chips; stir until chips melt. Spread over bars. Chill 1 1/2 hours or until firm. --- To serve- cut into 6x4 rows with a sharp thin knife-wiping knife after each cut. Cover and chill any remaining dessert squares.
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