If you love bright, citrusy desserts, these Orange Brownies are going to become one of your new favorite treats. Soft, buttery, and bursting with fresh orange flavor, they have the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess in every bite. Despite the name, these brownies are more like rich dessert bars with a dense, melt-in-your-mouth texture that makes them completely irresistible.
One of the best things about this recipe is how fresh and vibrant it tastes. The combination of orange zest and juice gives these bars a sunny, homemade flavor that feels perfect for spring and summer gatherings, afternoon coffee breaks, or anytime you want a dessert that’s a little different from the usual. Finished with a sweet orange glaze, these brownies are simple to make but look and taste like they came straight from a bakery.
Ingredients
- Butter (melted)— 6 tablespoons
- White Sugar— 1 cup
- Flour— 2 cups
- Baking Powder—1/4 teaspoons
- Orange Juice (freshly squeezed)— 1/4 cup
- Vegetable Oil— 1/4 cup
- Vanilla Extract— 1/2 teaspoons
- 2 Eggs
- Salt— 1 teaspoon
Orange Glaze
- Powdered Sugar— 1-1/2 cups (sifted)
- Orange Juice (freshly squeezed)— 2 tablespoons
- Orange Zest— 1 teaspoon
- Milk— 2-3 tablespoons
What You’ll Need
- 8×8 Brownie Pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl
How To Make Orange Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, butter, orange juice, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
- Fold in the flour, baking powder, and salt then transfer mixture to a well greased 8×8 brownie pan in an even layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes. Once the Orange Brownies are out of the oven, allow them to cool completely in the pan.
- Now for the orange glaze, combine powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest.
- Add in the milk until desired consistency is reached.
- Wait until the orange brownies are completely cooled before glazing (if brownies are still hot the glaze will melt).
- Slice and enjoy.
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