Chocolate Orange Brownies
Chocolate orange brownies combine rich chocolate with refreshing orange zest for a delightful dessert that satisfies both chocolate lovers and citrus fans.
Ingredients
Brownie Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter Melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Sifted
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 large orange Adds citrus flavor
- 1 cup chocolate chips Dark or semi-sweet recommended
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice For added moisture and flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar until combined.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly before adding the eggs one at a time and mixing in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Add the orange zest and fresh orange juice to the batter, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For serving, dust with powdered sugar and pair with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Consider adding an orange glaze or candied orange peel for garnish.