Orange Bars Recipe
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 2 oranges)
- zest of 1 large orange orange zest
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the softened butter and eggs until smooth. Add the fresh orange juice and orange zest, mixing until incorporated.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, gently folding until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, cut into 12 bars. Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.