Orange Chocolate Brownies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
My favorite afternoon treat combines rich chocolate with bright citrus for a truly irresistible brownie. The orange juice and zest cut through the decadence beautifully, while dark chocolate chips provide antioxidants that make indulging feel a little less guilty. Best of all, these brownies come together in just over an hour from start to finish, making them perfect for unexpected guests or a quick homemade dessert. The whole grain flour and cocoa powder pack fiber and nutrients, so you can enjoy them knowing you're getting something nutritious too.
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Ingredients
- 150 gall-purpose flour
- 100 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 250 ggranulated sugar
- 120 gunsalted butter
- 2 piecelarge eggs
- 50 mlorange juice
- 20 gorange zest
- 200 gdark chocolate chips
- 5 gsalt
- 5 gbaking powder
- 20 gconfectioners' sugar
- 1orange extract
- 100 gwalnuts (optional)(chopped)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Tip: Line an 18x18 cm baking pan with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients for a smooth batter.
- 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 4
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Tip: Make sure to beat the eggs until they are fully incorporated.
- 5
Add the orange juice, orange zest, and orange extract, and mix until well combined.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 6
Melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Make sure to stir until the chocolate is fully melted.
- 7
Fold the melted chocolate into the butter mixture until well combined.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 8
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 9
If using walnuts, fold them into the batter at this stage.
Tip: Make sure to distribute the walnuts evenly.
- 10
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Make sure to smooth the top for an even bake.
- 11
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Tip: Make sure to let the brownies cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- 12
Dust the brownies with confectioners' sugar and serve.
Tip: Make sure to dust the brownies just before serving for the best texture.
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