Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon additional orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8 or 9×13 inch baking pan by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper. The aroma of citrus will fill your kitchen as you bake.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and orange zest until well combined. The mixture should feel light and airy.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter with eggs until fully blended. Ensure the mixture is smooth without lumps for a perfect texture.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while stirring gently until just combined. The batter should appear slightly thick yet evenly mixed.
- For the filling, whisk together granulated sugar, cornstarch, fresh orange juice, additional zest, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. A fragrant citrus scent will emerge as you mix.
- Spread the base batter evenly in your prepared pan before carefully pouring over the filling mixture. Bake for about 25–35 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden brown.
- Allow the bars to cool completely on a wire rack before glazing with powdered sugar mixed with a little orange juice for added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg