Orange Brownies

Yes, it may sound like a chocolate dessert, yet it's anything but. These goodies have the same texture as a brownie... adding another dimension to the usual citrus bars. Decorate the platter with a few orange slice and you're ready to go. Thank you, Paula Deen, for another can't-miss dessert.

Orange Brownies

1 1/2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, room temperature
4 eggs
2 teaspoons orange extract
1 teaspoon orange zest
Glaze

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13 by 9 dish with baking spray.

Stir together flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl; set aside.

Beat butter, eggs, extract and zest with a stand mixer. Slowly add in flour mixture on low speed; mix until well-combined. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until brownies are a light golden brown and completely set. Remove from oven and pierce with a fork. Pour glaze over and allow to cool before cutting into squares.

Glaze

1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, stirring until smooth.