Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors with these Blonde Orange Brownies. Rich and buttery, these blondies are infused with zesty orange juice and zest, making them a refreshing twist on the classic brownie. Topped with a creamy orange-flavored cream cheese frosting, they are perfect for any occasion—be it casual gatherings or festive celebrations. With a moist texture and vibrant citrus flavor, these brownies are bound to be a hit among family and friends. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying, they’re sure to become a favorite dessert in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 3 Tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (stir, spoon & level)
- 1 tsp salt
- 8 ounces block-style cream cheese (softened)
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 Tbsp orange zest
- 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice (or more if needed)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13×9-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add orange zest and juice.
- Gradually mix in flour and salt until just combined. Pour into baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
- For frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth; mix in remaining orange zest, juice, and powdered sugar to desired consistency.
- Once brownies are cool, frost generously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (60g)
- Calories: 234
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 52mg