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Orange Bars

Irresistibly Creamy Orange Bars That Brighten Your Day

These irresistible Orange Bars combine sweet and tart flavors, topped with a creamy orange filling on a buttery crust.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 38 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 58 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Feel free to substitute with salted butter, reduce added salt.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour No substitutions necessary unless gluten-free.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Finer sugar can be used if desired.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Adjust if using salted butter.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice Fresh juice is essential for flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Use more if oranges are larger.
  • 1 teaspoon Orange Extract Amplifies orange flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Adds lift to filling.
  • 3 large Eggs Essential for creamy consistency.
For Dusting
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Optional for dusting.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Blender
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with foil or parchment paper. Grease lightly.
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  2. Beat together unsalted butter until creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Gradually add flour, sugar, and salt, mixing until a consistent dough forms. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 18 minutes.
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  3. Combine orange juice, zest, extract, sugar, flour, baking powder, and eggs in a blender or bowl. Blend until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
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  4. Pour the orange filling over the hot crust and bake for an additional 20-23 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
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  5. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 1 hour. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing into squares.
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  6. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator. Pair with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra delight.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Pack the crust tightly to prevent leaking filling. Always use fresh-squeezed orange juice for the best flavor.

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