Beautifully paired Orange Blondies mixed with dark chocolate. This recipe is hard to fail - It's perfectly soft and moist every time, they won't last long.
These Orange Blondies with Dark Chocolate Chips are so tasty and so easy to make. After the success of my lemon blondies I thought it was time to create a new recipe based on the same idea. I was given some lovely juicy oranges from my sister's tree so whipped up this delicious batch. My husband Mike said this is one of his favourite recipes that I have created and my kids love it too. Another great orange and chocolate recipe, try my Mini Jaffa Cakes.
This baked slice is so delicious because of how soft and moist the centre is. If you like that kind of texture, be sure to check out my Chocolate and Raspberry Skillet Brownie and my epic Chocolate Caramel Brownie.
Ingredient notes:
- Orange Zest: Orange zest adds a fresh, citrusy note that lifts the sweetness and stops blondies from tasting too heavy.
- Dark Chocolate: It has a rich, slightly bitter depth, while orange brings bright, natural sweetness and acidity, together they balance each other beautifully.
- Brown Sugar: Brown sugar contains molasses, which gives blondies that deep, caramel-like taste that makes them extra moreish.
Note: Scroll to the recipe card for the ingredients, quantities and the full method.
Step by step instructions:
Preheat oven to 170°C fan bake. In a large bowl melt butter in the microwave in 30 second bursts. Add sugar and orange zest & juice, stir again and add the eggs.Sift in the flour and baking powder. Fold everything together and whisk out any lumps. Stir in ½ cup chocolate chips.
Pour mixture into a lined slice tin then scatter over the remaining chocolate chips.
Bake for 22 minutes or until the blondie is turning golden on the outside but still a little bit soft in the centre.
Allow to cool before cutting into squares. Dust with icing sugar and serve!
Storage:
Store any leftover Orange Blondie in an airtight container for three days.
Top tips:
My slice tin is 29 x 19 cm, the brand is Haven and I purchased from Farmers in New Zealand.
A simple trick is to toss the chocolate chips in 1-2 teaspoons of flour before folding them into the batter. This helps them grip the mixture so they don't sink to the bottom of your blondie. If you prefer white or milk chocolate chips you could use them too.
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Orange Blondie with Dark Chocolate Chips
Perfectly soft and moist orange and dark chocolate chip blondies.
Ingredients
- 150g butter, melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- Zest of one orange
- 100 ml fresh orange juice (2 medium oranges)
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¾ cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 Tbsp icing sugar, to serve
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170°C fan bake.
- In a large bowl melt butter in the microwave in 30 second bursts.
- Add sugar and orange zest & juice, stir again and add the eggs.
- Sift in the flour and baking powder. Fold everything together and whisk out any lumps. Stir in ½ cup chocolate chips.
- Pour mixture into a lined slice tin then scatter over the remaining chocolate chips.
- Bake for 22 minutes until blondie feels firm on the surface.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares. Dust with icing sugar and serve.
Notes
- My slice tin is 28 x 18cm
- Keep in an airtight container in the pantry. Best eaten in the first 2 days.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 189Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 104mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 1gSugar: 14gProtein: 2g
Nutritional values are approximate. Please use your own calculations if you require a special diet.
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Vanya
Charli says
Any chance you could substitute the orange juice for milk? Or another flavour/liquid? Would love to make these without the orange flavour 🙂
VJ cooks says
I haven't tried that but it should work. Let me know how you get on.
Megan says
Use lemon and lemon juice
Jenn says
Can I use mandarins instead? I have an excess of them right now haha
VJ cooks says
Of course!
Sandy says
Hi! Can I bake this in a 9'' x 9" pan?
VJ cooks says
Yes that should be fine.
Kirsty says
Super quick, easy and full of jaffa-ry deliciousness. I added more choc but otherwise made it as per recipe and it was perfect. The cook time of 22 mins was spot on. This one is definitely a keeper Vanya. Thank you! 😀
VJ cooks says
That's awesome to hear. Thanks for the feedback, Kirsty.
Hema says
Thank you so much for the recipe. I doubled the recipe and divided it into two pans: one for a potluck and one for us, and I am so happy that I did it. It was so flavorful and your recipe is perfect. I just doubled the orange extract as we love orange flavor. Will definitely make them again. Thanks again.
VJ cooks says
Oh I love that, thanks for the feedback Hema!
Victoria says
Is there a way of stopping the choc chips from all sinking to the bottom of the blondie? It's such a delicious recipe, but each time I've made it, I end up with the chocolate at the bottom lol. thanks
VJ cooks says
Oh no, that doesn't happen for me sorry! A simple trick is to toss the chocolate chips in 1–2 teaspoons of flour before folding them into the batter. This helps them grip the mixture so they don’t sink to the bottom. I also like to reserve a small handful to sprinkle on top before baking so you get chocolate all the way through. So glad you’re enjoying the recipe!
Debbie Buckley says
Love this blondie recipe, so easy to make & is a winner for hubby's work colleagues morning tea, made the blondie today & the chocolate chips sunk to the bottom 1st time ever! so I will try the tossing in flour trick for next time & also use this trick when making your banana chocolate chip slice.
Thank you for all your yummy recipes.