Orange Victorian Dream Bars |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 18 |
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these are delicate and buttery...with multi-layered orange flavor..you will need additional powdered sugar for sprinkling on bars. Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1 cup powdered sugar |
1 large egg |
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice |
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
2 teaspoons grated fresh orange zest |
1/2 cup chopped candied orange peel |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Lightly butter an 11x7 baking pan or 9 square pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg until blended.
4. Gradually add the orange juice until blended.(the mixture will look curdled).
5. In a seperate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.
6. Add the grated orange zest and candied orange peel. Stir to coat.
7. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stir to blend.
8. Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden.
10. Cool on a wire rack.
11. Sprinkle with a layer of sieved powdered sugar before cutting into bars.
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