Orange Brownies Recipe
Soft orange brownies are made with simple ingredients, a quick bake, and a bright flavor that makes every slice feel special.
Servings: 20
Ingredients
Brownie Base
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure orange extract
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
Brownie Base
- Grease a 9x13 pan (optional: line with parchment paper). Preheat the oven to 350°F
- Add the butter and sugar to a medium bowl and mix until they are creamed together.
- Mix in the salt, eggs, orange extract and orange zest. Stir until just combined.
- Add the flour and stir until ingredients are combined and smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Glaze
- Begin by sifting the powdered sugar into a small bowl to make sure it is smooth and free of any clumps.
- Add the orange juice and orange zest, then mix until the glaze is smooth.
- Once the brownies have cooled you can pour the glaze over the top. Wait a few minutes for the glaze to set before cutting.
Notes
Recipe Tips.
- No orange extract on hand? Use extra zest or a little frozen orange juice concentrate for a flavor boost.
- You can buy a citrus zester or use the small section on a box cheese grater. See how to zest citrus for tips.
- Just like with classic fudge brownies, let them cool just a bit and use a plastic knife to cut even, clean slices.
- Use our tutorial on How to Line a Pan with Parchment Paper to get the best fit!
Nutrition
Serving: 20g | Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 212mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg