Description
Orange Brownies are a delightful twist on the classic brownie, bursting with citrus flavor and rich chocolate goodness. These chewy treats combine the refreshing zest of fresh oranges with fudgy chocolate, creating an irresistible dessert that’s perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. Enjoy them warm with ice cream or as a midday snack; either way, these brownies will surely brighten your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Slice into squares once cooled completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg