ORANGE BROWNIES

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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.

Provided by Jolayne Cooper

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

ORANGE BROWNIES
1 1/2 c all-purpose flour
2 c sugar
1 tsp salt
1 c (2 sticks) butter, softened
4 eggs
2 tsp pure orange extract
1 tsp grated orange zest
ORANGE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
8 oz cream cheese, softened
4 Tbsp softened butter
1 lb confectioners' sugar
2 Tbsp orange zest
2 Tbsp orange juice, fresh

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13x9-inch pan.
  • 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.
  • 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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