Description
Zesty orange bars with a buttery shortbread crust and tangy citrus filling. Perfect for snacks or holidays, these bars offer a sweet-tart balance and melt-in-your-mouth texture adaptable to any occasion.
Ingredients
Shortbread Crust
1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
3⁄4 teaspoon salt
Orange Filling
4 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1⁄2 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking pan
Combine crust ingredients: mix butter, sugar, flour, and salt until crumbly
Press crust evenly into pan and bake 20–25 minutes until golden
Reduce oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare filling: whisk eggs, sugar, flour, orange juice, zest, and lemon juice
Pour filling over warm crust and bake 15–20 minutes until set
Cool completely, then sift powdered sugar over bars before slicing
Notes
Use fresh-squeezed orange juice for best flavor
Substitute coconut sugar for caramel undertones
Replace all-purpose flour with almond flour for gluten-free option
Add vanilla extract (non-alcoholic) for floral notes
Blueberry puree can be mixed into filling for tangy contrast
Store in airtight container for up to 5 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Protein: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg