New Year Chocolate Orange Celebration Squares
Delightful dessert squares combining rich chocolate and zesty orange for a perfect festive treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Zest of 1 large orange
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium saucepan, combine dark chocolate chips and unsalted butter, stirring over low heat until melted and smooth.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until combined.
- Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the sugar and eggs, mixing thoroughly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and baking powder, then fold into the chocolate mixture until just combined.
- Mix in orange zest and juice until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into a greased square baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean but slightly moist.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider adding nuts or dried fruits. Allow to cool completely before cutting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg