ORANGE DREAM BARS RECIPE - (4.2/5)

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Orange Dream Bars Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by sleepy-writer

Number Of Ingredients 16

Bars
1/3 cup butter, room temperature
1-1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
1 cup plus 2 Tbl. flour, unbleached
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1-1/2 cups shredded coconut
1 cup pecans, chopped
Frosting
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. grated orange peel
2 - 4 Tbl. orange juice from concentrate (I didn't use the fresh juice because there is always a varied flavor with fresh OJ and it is sometimes bitter, you may use fresh or from concentrate)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In the bowl of a stand mixer or large bowl, cream butter and 1/2 cup of the sugar until creamy. Add in 1 cup of the flour and mix until it resembles crumbs. Press into the bottom of a 9 x 13 (I used a 9 x 12 throw away tin pan) and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. In the (cleaned) bowl of a stand mixer or medium mixing bowl, place eggs and beat until light and lemon-colored; then gradually beat in the remaining 1 cup sugar. Beat in the vanilla; remaining 2 Tbl. flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir in the coconut and nuts until thoroughly combined. Pour coconut mixture over the top of the crust, spreading evenly. Return to oven and bake for 20 minutes or until topping is golden. Cool completely. To make the frosting, beat butter and powdered sugar until creamy. Add vanilla and orange peel, mix until smooth. Beat in enough orange juice to make a good spreading consistency. Frost bars. The original recipe calls for cutting the bars before frosting so that you don't crack the frosting while cutting the bars, but I didn't have that problem, because I just made sure the frosting was set before cutting, and lets face it, I'm not giving these to critics so it's really okay if they are a little cracked looking, they are still delish! And in case you were wondering, here's what my book looks like after years of use. And I can still read the recipes so that's all that counts! Serves - 2 dozen Enjoy!

Dakbo Last name
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Overall, these Orange Dream Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion.


army Ammar
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These bars are so easy to make, even a beginner baker can make them. I highly recommend them!


David “LIT Dee's Nuts” Smith
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The orange flavor is perfectly balanced by the cream cheese filling.


Augustine Doku
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I love the addition of crushed pineapple to these bars. It adds a tropical twist that makes them even more delicious.


Blake Kent
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I've made these bars with both fresh and canned oranges, and they're always delicious. I prefer using fresh oranges, but canned oranges work just as well.


Malik Mulwee
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These bars are the perfect size for a snack or dessert. I love that I can just grab one and go.


Meithe ale Magar
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I love that these bars can be made ahead of time. I often make them the night before a party, and then I just store them in the refrigerator until I'm ready to serve them.


Rey Avila
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover oranges. I always have a few oranges in my fridge, and these bars are a great way to use them up before they go bad.


Harry Pennington
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I've made these bars several times, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they're always delicious. I love the combination of orange and cream cheese.


Cindy Barendse
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These bars are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and the orange flavor is so refreshing. I love serving them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


Sadurshan Saundaraja
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I made these bars for a bake sale, and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! I'll definitely be making them again for my next party.


zia ullah
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These bars are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use fresh or canned oranges, depending on what I have on hand.


M.D MUJAMMEL
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I'm not usually a fan of orange desserts, but these bars were surprisingly delicious. The orange flavor is subtle and not overpowering, and the cream cheese filling is rich and creamy. I'll definitely be making these again.


Chloe M.S
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These Orange Dream Bars were a hit at my last potluck! The combination of orange and cream cheese is always a winner, and the crushed pineapple adds a tropical twist. I'll definitely be making these again.