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Delicious Blonde Orange Brownies

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These blonde orange brownies combine a rich, buttery base with bright, fresh citrus zest for a moist, chewy treat that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or pure vanilla extract)
  • Zest of 2 medium oranges (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
  • ½ cup (90g) white chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the melted and cooled unsalted butter with the packed light brown sugar until smooth and glossy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla bean paste. Mix just until combined.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a rubber spatula until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in the orange zest and freshly squeezed orange juice to preserve the bright citrus flavor.
  7. If using, fold in the white chocolate chips.
  8. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and smooth the top. Tap the pan lightly on the counter to release air bubbles.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  10. Cool the brownies completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes.
  11. Use the parchment overhang to lift the brownies from the pan and slice into 9 or 12 squares.

Notes

Use fresh orange zest for the best flavor and avoid the bitter white pith. Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies soft and chewy. Let brownies cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling. Optional: chill batter for 20 minutes before baking for thicker brownies. White chocolate chips can be replaced with nuts or omitted.

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