Best 7 Best Chocolate Orange Brownies Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with the delectable flavor combination of chocolate and orange in our ultimate guide to the best chocolate orange brownie recipes. These tantalizing treats offer a perfect balance of rich, fudgy chocolate and the refreshing citrusy burst of oranges, making them an irresistible indulgence for chocolate and citrus lovers alike. Whether you prefer classic, gooey brownies or decadent variations with swirls of orange curd or candied orange peel, our curated collection of recipes has something to satisfy every palate. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more of these heavenly chocolate orange brownies.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST BROWNIES



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These brownies always turn out!

Provided by Angie

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Chocolate Brownie Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.
  • In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not overcook.
  • To Make Frosting: Combine 3 tablespoons softened butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Stir until smooth. Frost brownies while they are still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 44.2 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 109.7 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

ORANGE BROWNIES



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A woman named Brenda Jacobson gave out this recipe at a church activity, and I snatched it right up! So wonderful, easy, and different. At brunches I'll serve this alongside a mint brownie for a different selection and it gets rave reviews. My kids even prefer these over the original.

Provided by Chef Lindsay

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 12 large brownies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter (softened)
4 eggs
2 teaspoons pure orange extract
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • BROWNIE:.
  • Mix flour, sugar, and salt together.
  • Next add butter, eggs, orange extract, and orange zest.
  • Mix till well blended.
  • Pour into a greased 9X13 pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 min, or until golden brown.
  • GLAZE:.
  • Mix together until smooth. While cake is still hot, poke entire cake with a fork. Pour glaze over top and spread. Cool and cut into squares.

DARK CHOCOLATE-ORANGE BROWNIES



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Rich chocolate brownies with a hint of orange. White chocolate chunks can be added for an extra treat.

Provided by lomagu

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Orange Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 ounces semisweet chocolate
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup lightly packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1 large orange, zested
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup cocoa powder
1 (6 ounce) package white chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking pan and line with parchment paper, leaving the paper hanging over on 2 opposite sides.
  • Place semisweet chocolate and butter into a microwave-safe bowl. Melt chocolate in a microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Beat brown sugar, eggs, and orange zest together using an electric mixer in a bowl until thick and fluffy. Fold in chocolate mixture.
  • Sift flour and cocoa together into a separate bowl; stir in chocolate mixture. Stir in white chocolate bits. Spread into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean, about 40 minutes. Let cool in the pan completely before lifting out, 15 to 30 minutes, using the paper as handles. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 67.6 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 27.2 mg, Sugar 25 g

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE ORANGE BROWNIES



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I have to give my husband credit for this idea-since we love chocolate and orange together, he suggested I come up with this recipe. Now they're not only his favorite, but also the whole family's. I'm always asked to bake these brownies for family gatherings. -Elinor Townsend, North Grafton, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup butter, cubed
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in chocolate mixture. Beat in extract. Gradually add flour to chocolate mixture., Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake). , Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Just before serving, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHOCOLATE ORANGE BROWNIES



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family favourite combining chocolate brownies with a zest of orange.

Provided by 07browne

Time 45m

Yield Serves 24

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Melt butter and chocolate in a bowl over a saucepan of boiling water; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in chocolate mixture. Beat in extract. Gradually add flour to chocolate mixture.
  • Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean (do not overbake).
  • Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Just before serving, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

ORANGE BROWNIES



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"Chocolate and orange go together deliciously in these moist fudgy brownies," notes Rosella Peters from Gull Lake, Saskatchewan. Pecans add crunch while orange peel sprinkled on the frosting lends the finishing touch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 large eggs
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
1 tablespoon grated orange zest, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in cocoa until smooth. In a large bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Without stirring, add the sugar, flour, pecans, orange juice concentrate, zest and salt. Pour cocoa mixture over the top; mix well. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking pan., Bake at 350° for 28-32 minutes or until edges begin to pull away from sides of pan. Cool completely on a wire rack. , For frosting, combine confectioners' sugar, butter and orange juice concentrate. Spread over the brownies. Cut into bars; garnish with orange zest if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHOCOLATE ORANGE BROWNIES



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You know these squidgy chocolate cake squares with orange zest are going to be good!

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield Cuts into 12-18 squares

Number Of Ingredients 8

200g butter, chopped
200g dark chocolate, roughly chopped
zest 1 large orange
4 large eggs
350g caster sugar
100g plain flour
50g cocoa powder
100g dark chocolate orange, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and line a 24 x 20cm brownie tin with baking parchment. Put the butter, dark chocolate and orange zest in a non-stick saucepan and very gently melt over a low heat, stirring every now and then, until smooth - take care not to overheat it. Cool.
  • Whisk the eggs and sugar together with an electric whisk until the mixture is pale, has doubled in volume and leaves a trail when the beaters are lifted. Gently stir into the cooled chocolate mixture. Sift over the flour and cocoa, stir in, then add the orange chocolate.
  • Pour into the lined tin and bake for 35-40 mins. Cool in the tin, then cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 29 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate with a cocoa content of 70% or higher.
  • To make the brownies fudgier, add an extra 1/4 cup of butter.
  • For a chewier brownie, reduce the amount of flour by 1/4 cup.
  • To add a crunchy texture, top the brownies with chopped nuts or toffee chips before baking.
  • For a zesty orange flavor, use freshly squeezed orange juice and zest.
  • To make the brownies gluten-free, use gluten-free flour.
  • To make the brownies vegan, use vegan butter and eggs.

Conclusion:

Chocolate orange brownies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their rich chocolate flavor and zesty orange taste, these brownies are sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these chocolate orange brownies a try!

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