ORANGE CREAM DESSERT SQUARES

Orange Cream Dessert Squares image

Provided by Mom2Rose

Time 4h10m

Yield 24 squares, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 1/2 ounce) package pillsbury create 'n bake refrigerated sugar cookie dough
2 tablespoons grated orange peel (from 2 large oranges)
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1 teaspoon orange-flavored liqueur or 1/4 teaspoon orange extract
2 eggs
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 drops orange food coloring (or 2 drops yellow and 1 drop red food color)
1 1/2 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F
Press cookie dough evenly on bottom and 1 inch up sides of ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish (If dough is sticky, use floured fingers).
Sprinkle evenly with orange peel.
In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, marmalade and liqueur with electric mixer on medium-high speed about 1 minute or until well blended.
Add eggs; beat about 2 minutes or until well blended and mixture is creamy.
Spread evenly in crust.
Bake 29 to 36 minutes or until crust is golden brown and center is set.
Cool 1 hour.
In small microwavable bowl, microwave whipping cream and food color uncovered on High about 30 seconds or just until boiling.
Add butter and baking chips; stir until chips are melted.
Spread mixture evenly over bars.
Refrigerate about 1 1/2 hours or until chilled and firm.
To serve, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows, using thin, sharp knife and wiping blade occasionally.
Cover and refrigerate any remaining dessert squares.