Orange And Chocolate Squares Recipe

Name: Orange And Chocolate Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces light cream cheese; 1 cup margarine; 1 cup icing sugar; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons orange extract; 2 cups flour; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons grated orange rind; 1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips; FROSTING; 8 ounces cream cheese; 1/4 cup margarine; 5 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate; 3 cups icing sugar; 3 tablespoons grated orange rind; orange food coloring (optional)

Servings: persons

8 ounces light cream cheese
1 cup margarine
1 cup icing sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons orange extract
2 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons grated orange rind
1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips
FROSTING
8 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup margarine
5 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
3 cups icing sugar
3 tablespoons grated orange rind
orange food coloring (optional)

1
Beat the cream cheese and margarine, then beat in the sugar until fluffy.
2
Add the eggs and orange extract, beat until smooth.
3
In a separate bowl, stir the flour, salt and orange rind together, then beat on med. low into the cream cheese mixture until mixed.
4
Stir in the mini chocolate chips.
5
Bake in a greased 11x16 pan for 20 - 25 minutes until firm. Do not overbake.
6
I use a cookie sheet with raised sides.
7
FROSTING: Beat the softened cream cheese and margarine.
8
Beat in the orange juice concentrate, add the icing sugar, then beat until smooth, mixture should be firm, but soft enough to spread.
9
Frost the cooled squares, then sprinkle with orange rind.
10
Slice the square 6 down and 10 across.

1509

kcal

Calories

Fat

214

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces light cream cheese, 1 cup margarine, 1 cup icing sugar, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Orange And Chocolate Squares falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Orange And Chocolate Squares

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Variations & substitutions

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