Blonde Orange Brownies

Yield: 24 Brownies
This recipe needs 2-3 fresh oranges for juice & zest

Ingredients:

Blonde Orange Brownie:
1 cup (250g) unsalted butter
375ml (1½ cups) sugar
3 large eggs
10ml pure orange extract (can substitute 30-45ml freshly squeezed orange juice)
5ml orange zest
5ml salt
250ml (1 cup) all-purpose flour

Orange Cream Glaze:
250g (8oz) package cream cheese, softened
60g unsalted butter, softened
30ml orange zest
45ml freshly squeezed orange juice
500-750ml (2-3 cups) powdered sugar (depending on taste & desired consistency)




Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 180*C (350*F).

Cream butter with sugar. Add eggs, mix well. Add orange extract/juice & zest. Scrape bowl. Add salt & flour, mix until just combined.

Spread into a greased 13x9x2" pan. Bake at 180*C (350*F) for 30 minutes; edges & top should be lightly browned.

Make glaze: Combine cream cheese & butter. Cream until no lumps appear. Add orange zest, orange juice & powdered sugar until desired consistency & taste.

Pierce the entire sheet of brownies with a fork while still hot. Spread glaze over the top & let cool to room temperature cut & serve. Keep refrigerated if not serving right away.

From Amber of Dessert Now, Dinner Later