Description
Blonde Orange Brownies are soft, citrusy blondies that blend the rich, buttery flavor of light brown sugar with fresh orange zest and juice. These chewy treats are a bright twist on classic brownies, perfect for a refreshing and indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Whisk until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in white chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes, then lift out using parchment. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense brownies.
- Customize by adding nuts, dried fruit, or spices like cinnamon.
- White chocolate chips add extra sweetness and flavor contrast.
- Use parchment paper overhang to easily lift brownies from the pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: orange blondies, citrus brownies, white chocolate blondies, easy orange dessert, chewy blondies