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Chocolate Orange Brownies

Indulge in rich, fudgy brownies infused with zesty orange flavor and chocolate chunks for a delightful treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Butter and Oils

  • 0.113 cups Butter (softened)
  • 0.118 cups Orange Olive Oil (or Extra Virgin Olive Oil)

Sugars

  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 4 eggs Eggs
  • 1 medium Orange Zest (from 1 orange)

Cocoa and Flours

  • 0.25 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 0.5 cup Cake Flour
  • 1 cup All-purpose Flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Chocolate and Add-ins

  • 1.5 cups Chocolate Chunks (Chocolate Chips, or Chocolate Orange, chopped)
  • Optional Lindt Chocolate Orange Bar Squares (for tops of brownies) Add during last 3-4 minutes of baking if desired

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Cream butter, olive oil, sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy, about 4 minutes.
  • Add eggs one at a time, scraping sides of the bowl. Mix in orange zest.
  • Stir in cocoa powder, flours, and salt just until combined. Fold in chocolate chunks.
  • Pour batter into a 9x13 inch pan, top with chocolate bars if using, and bake for 26-34 minutes. Cool before cutting.

Notes

For extra flavor, add orange zest and top with chocolate orange squares during the last few minutes of baking.
Keyword brownies, chocolate, Orange