Orange Brownies

A stack of 4 chocolate brownies, with melty pieces of chocolate in them, and orange zest pieces.

5 from 1 vote

These Chocolate Orange Brownies are rich, fudgy, chocolatey brownies with a nice burst of citrus! The brownies are perfect for Chocolate Orange lovers, they feel a little fancy, and totally irresistible. Plus they're surprisingly easy to make!

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate orange brownies, homemade brownies, Orange Brownies

Servings: pieces

Calories: 219kcal

Ingredients

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 TBS fresh orange zest
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup melted butter (slightly cooled)
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp salt
4 oz chopped orange chocolate (or chopped chocolate for a less strong flavor)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees. Line a 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, and spray with nonstick spray.
Add the granulated sugar and orange zest to a bowl and use a fork to stir them together until well mixed, pressing the orange zest into the sugar to release the oils. 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 TBS fresh orange zest
Add in the brown sugar and stir until combined. 1/4 cup brown sugar
Add the melted butter to the sugar and stir for 2 to 3 minutes until the butter starts to cool down, and thickens a bit. 1/2 cup melted butter
Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until combined. 2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add the dry ingredients into a medium bowl, and whisk them together. 1/2 cup all purpose flour, 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 tsp salt
Slowly stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Add in the chopped orange chocolate and fold it into the chocolate batter until evenly mixed. 4 oz chopped orange chocolate
Scoop the mixture into the prepared pan and spread the batter evenly on the top.
Bake for 22 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle has a few moist crumbs (but no wet batter).
Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing and enjoying.

Notes

Don't Overbake: Fudgy brownies are the goal, so keep an eye on the brownies the last few minutes, checking them often to ensure you don't overbake the brownies.

For Clean Slices: To get the cleanest slices, let your brownies cool to room temperature, then cool then in the fridge for about 20 to 30 minutes, then slice the brownies. also make sure to use a sharp greased knife, and clean between slices.

Double the Recipe: For even more brownies, double the recipe and bake in a 9x13 pan. This will increase the baking time to about 30-40 minutes.

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