CHEWY ORANGE CREAM CHEESE BARS

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I can't say enough about this recipe, it is soooo good. The texture is almost like a brownie and the orange flavor is perfect! I don't remember where I got this recipe from but I am very grateful!!!!

Provided by Amber C.

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 20-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons orange extract
1 teaspoon orange zest, grated
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1 lb powdered sugar, use 3/4 of the box (to taste)
2 tablespoons orange zest, grated
2 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 13x9" pan very well.
  • Stir together flour, granulated sugar and salt in a large bowl.
  • Add butter, eggs, orange extract and orange zest.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat until well blended.
  • Pour batter into a prepared pan and bake for 30 min or until light golden brown and set.
  • Remove from oven and cool.
  • Spread frosting over completely cooled bars.
  • Orange Cream Cheese Frosting:.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whip butter and cream cheese together with an electric mixer.
  • Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until it is all combined and smooth.
  • Beat in the orange zest and juice. I usually don't use all the frosting, just use as much as you like.
  • Spread over bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.3, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 85.3, Sodium 246.1, Carbohydrate 50.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 42.5, Protein 3.2

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