CHEWY ORANGE CREAM CHEESE BARS

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I can't say enough about this recipe, it is soooo good. The texture is almost like a brownie and the orange flavor is perfect! I don't remember where I got this recipe from but I am very grateful!!!!

Provided by Amber C.

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 20-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons orange extract
1 teaspoon orange zest, grated
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1 lb powdered sugar, use 3/4 of the box (to taste)
2 tablespoons orange zest, grated
2 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 13x9" pan very well.
  • Stir together flour, granulated sugar and salt in a large bowl.
  • Add butter, eggs, orange extract and orange zest.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat until well blended.
  • Pour batter into a prepared pan and bake for 30 min or until light golden brown and set.
  • Remove from oven and cool.
  • Spread frosting over completely cooled bars.
  • Orange Cream Cheese Frosting:.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whip butter and cream cheese together with an electric mixer.
  • Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until it is all combined and smooth.
  • Beat in the orange zest and juice. I usually don't use all the frosting, just use as much as you like.
  • Spread over bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.3, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 85.3, Sodium 246.1, Carbohydrate 50.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 42.5, Protein 3.2

Khan Khilji
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I've tried several different orange cream cheese bar recipes, and this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of orange and cream cheese flavors.


Callie Armstrong
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These bars are so easy to make. I can have them in the oven in less than 30 minutes.


Gulnawaz abbasi
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I'm not a big fan of orange desserts, but I decided to try these bars anyway. I'm glad I did! They were so delicious.


Ogidiga Nelson
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These bars are perfect for any occasion. They're great for parties, potlucks, or just a snack.


Adeel Hamza
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


paul grienen
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These bars are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious!


Sagor, Poru
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I've tried several different orange cream cheese bar recipes, and this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of orange and cream cheese flavors.


Shah Sarkar
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These bars are so easy to make. I can have them in the oven in less than 30 minutes.


mandi
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The cream cheese filling is so smooth and creamy. It's the perfect complement to the orange flavor.


JB The Worshiper (John JB Butler Jr)
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I love the orange flavor in these bars. It's so refreshing.


Owis shah Owis shah
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're perfect for potlucks and bake sales.


FELIX breakers
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Peggie Thompson
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out perfectly. They were moist and flavorful, and the orange cream cheese filling was divine.


mojno mia
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These bars were easy to make and turned out great! The orange and cream cheese flavors complemented each other perfectly.


imran Jan
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I'm not a big fan of orange, but I decided to try these bars anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The orange flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the bars were very moist and delicious.


ETETA ETA
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I made these bars for a party and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Abdiaziz Bilal studio
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These orange cream cheese bars were a hit! They were so easy to make and tasted delicious. The orange flavor was perfect, and the cream cheese filling was smooth and creamy.


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