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Home » Desserts » Cookies & Bars » Simple Chocolate Orange Brownies

Simple Chocolate Orange Brownies

By: Rosemary Published: December 8, 2018 Updated on: October 15, 2022

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Quick and Easy Simple Chocolate Orange Brownies. A rich Chocolate Brownie with a hint of orange. No need for frosting, perfect with a light dusting of Powdered Sugar.

chocolate orange brownie on a white paper

Happy Chocolate Brownie Day everyone!

I am going to be brutally honest here and say Brownies are not my favourite Sweet Dessert. I don’t like that stick to the roof of your mouth texture, even if they are full of chocolate!

But I can’t say that for my kids. They are always asking if I would please make Brownies.

Beaten ingredients.
Beat ingredients 5-7 minutes.
chocolate orange brownie, wet ingredients and melted chocolate in
Mixing beaten ingredients & melted butter & chocolate.

Well I try, I really do. But it just seems that I bake them too long, I just can’t seem to pull them out of the oven at that perfect moment!

So needless to say when our monthly Food Blogger group decided on Brownie Day for December, my daughter was thrilled (“finally” was her response) but I was worried.

This recipe for  Chocolate Orange Brownies was an old one of my mothers’. I ended up making it a few times to get it just right.

chocolate orange brownies waiting for baking
Chocolate Orange Brownies before baking.

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How to make Cake or Fudgy Brownies

Fudgy brownies are made with more fat (chocolate and butter) than flour. Cake brownies have more flour, and baking powder is included in the recipe.

Although the amount of sugar and eggs does not change for either type of Brownie.

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    How long to Bake Brownies

    For cake brownies, you should remove them from the oven just when they are beginning to pull away from the sides of the pan, or use a toothpick to check for doneness, it should come out clean.

    If you want fudgy brownies, make sure to bake them within the time given in the recipe.

    chocolate orange brownies on a piece of parchment paper

    I would call this a more cake like Brownie then fudgy, it turned out moist with just a hint of orange, if you like a stronger taste of orange than just add more zest.

    More Delicious Brownie Recipes

    • Seven Layer Brownie Cheesecake Parfait
    • La Torta Tenerina / Italian Brownie Cake
    • Fudgy Marshmallow Brownie Cake

    A dusting of powdered sugar were really all that they needed. I hope you enjoy them as much as my daughter did!

    chocolate orange brownies on a wooden board with 3 orange slices and powdered sugar

    Simple Chocolate Orange Brownies

    Rosemary Molloy
    Quick Chocolate Orange Brownies. A rich Chocolate Brownie with a hint of orange. Perfect with a light dusting of Powdered Sugar.
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Chocolate, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 15 servings
    Calories 129 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 1/2 ounces dark chocolate (50 or 60%) (unsweetened)
    • 3 tablespoons butter (salted)
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 1/2 cup milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 pinch salt
    • 3/4 cup flour
    • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 tablespoon orange zest

    Instructions
     

    • Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C), butter an 8×8 inch (20 x 20cm) square pan, then line the pan with parchment paper and lightly butter the parchment paper again. 
    • In a small bowl over a pot with boiling water (make sure the water does not touch the bottom of the bowl), melt the chocolate and butter (stir gently until melted and smooth) set aside to cool.
    • In a large bowl add the sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla and the salt and beat on medium speed for 5-7 minutes or until thickened and pale.  Then add the melted cooled chocolate and beat 30 seconds, then sift the flour, cocoa and baking powder directly into the bowl and zest, fold gently to combine.
    • Pour into prepared pan and bake 30-35 minutes or until it begins to pull away from the edges.  Let cool and dust with powdered/icing sugar if desired. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 94mgSugar: 14gVitamin A: 115IUVitamin C: 0.6mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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      1. Christine Emmitt says

        July 20, 2020 at 3:39 pm

        Instead of zest as I have a citrus allergy, I used the juice from 4 clementines (less effect on me)

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      2. Sulekha says

        July 4, 2020 at 4:55 pm

        My brownies didn’t come out moist.I baked them for 23 mins.Was it lack of dark chocolate or orange or should I extend the baking time?

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        • Rosemary says

          July 4, 2020 at 6:49 pm

          Hi Sulekha, you could add more orange, but I think they may be more of a cake Brownie then the fudgie one you are looking for. This one might be more to your liking. https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/brownies/

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      3. Sulekha says

        July 1, 2020 at 3:25 pm

        With baking it for 30-35 mins,will I get a goey texture?

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        • Rosemary says

          July 1, 2020 at 8:11 pm

          Hi Sulekha, I think if you want a gooey texture you should go about 25 minutes.

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      4. Sulekha says

        June 27, 2020 at 2:15 pm

        Why is dark chocolate used?

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        • Rosemary says

          June 27, 2020 at 5:41 pm

          Hi Sulekha, I use dark chocolate because it is better for you and we prefer it. Plus it tastes better with orange. Also it isn’t as sweet, so the brownies aren’t overly sweet either. You can use milk if you prefer.

          Reply
      5. Kayla says

        April 16, 2020 at 8:55 am

        Hi
        I was wondering if I could make this recipe with out the chocolate as I don’t have any at home. Thanks!

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        • Rosemary says

          April 16, 2020 at 6:40 pm

          Hi Kayla, actually you could, just replace the cocoa with flour. Let me know how it goes.

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      6. L says

        September 16, 2019 at 2:51 pm

        Not sure about which chocolate to use..70%??
        Thanks

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        • Rosemary says

          September 16, 2019 at 4:19 pm

          Hi L, I usually use 50 or 60%, 70% might be a bit too bitter.

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      7. Yuri says

        February 24, 2019 at 1:05 am

        5 stars
        OMG ! I just made today. It was so soft inside and even not crazy sweet like US recipe at all ! So delicate texture ! That’s amazing. Thank you so much . Definitely I’m going to make repeating with this recipe !!

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        • Rosemary says

          February 24, 2019 at 5:05 pm

          Hi Yuri, thanks, yes I have gotten use to desserts that aren’t too sweet anymore. Glad you like the Brownies. Have a great Sunday.

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