ORANGE SQUARES

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I am posting this recipe as I received it. I haven't tried this one yet, but I want to be able to find it when I get time to test it. Looks wonderful!

Provided by Maymie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 24 squares, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon fresh orange zest, divided
1 cup butter
1 3/4 cups sugar
4 eggs
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, almonds, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, and 1 tsp orange zest.
  • Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
  • Press into bottom of a 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, orange juice, and extract.
  • Combine remaining 1/4 cup flour and baking powder and add to sugar mixture, whisking to combine.
  • Pour over crust.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until set.
  • Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, if desired.
  • Cut into squares to serve.

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