Brownies With Orange Icing (Frosting) Recipe

Name: Brownies With Orange Icing (Frosting)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Brownies; 1/2 cup shortening; 1/2 cup real butter; 1 cup cocoa; 2 cups sugar; 4 eggs; 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest (optional); 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 cup flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Icing; 1/2 cup real butter; 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon clear vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar (approximately); 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice (approximately); Garnish; 1/4 cup chocolate-flavored candy coating or 1/4 cup chocolate chips, melted

Servings: persons

Brownies
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup real butter
1 cup cocoa
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 tablespoon fresh orange zest (optional)
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Icing
1/2 cup real butter
1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
1/2 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar (approximately)
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice (approximately)
Garnish
1/4 cup chocolate-flavored candy coating or 1/4 cup chocolate chips, melted

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Grease a 13x9 inch pan.
3
Melt shortening, butter in the microwave.
4
Stir in cocoa, blending well with a wooden spoon.
5
Add sugar and mix well.
6
Add eggs one at a time, beat well, by hand, after each addition. (It is important to add the eggs individually and to mix them by hand. If you don't, the brownies do not turn out near as good.).
7
Stir in zest and vanilla. Stir in flour, and salt. DO NOT OVER BEAT!
8
Bake 25-30 minutes.
9
Cool completely before icing.
10
For icing: Cream butter and zest then add vanilla.
11
Add sugar a cup at a time beating on medium speed.
12
Add orange juice 1 Tbls. at a time and beat on high until completely blended.
13
Frost cooled brownies.
14
Melt chocolate in the microwave and drizzle over icing.
15
Cut into bars.

1652

kcal

Calories

Fat

270

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Brownies, 1/2 cup shortening, 1/2 cup real butter, 1 cup cocoa, and more.

Yes, Brownies With Orange Icing (Frosting) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Brownies With Orange Icing (Frosting)

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