ORANGE DREAM BARS RECIPE - (4.2/5)

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Provided by sleepy-writer

Number Of Ingredients 16

Bars
1/3 cup butter, room temperature
1-1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
1 cup plus 2 Tbl. flour, unbleached
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1-1/2 cups shredded coconut
1 cup pecans, chopped
Frosting
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. grated orange peel
2 - 4 Tbl. orange juice from concentrate (I didn't use the fresh juice because there is always a varied flavor with fresh OJ and it is sometimes bitter, you may use fresh or from concentrate)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In the bowl of a stand mixer or large bowl, cream butter and 1/2 cup of the sugar until creamy. Add in 1 cup of the flour and mix until it resembles crumbs. Press into the bottom of a 9 x 13 (I used a 9 x 12 throw away tin pan) and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. In the (cleaned) bowl of a stand mixer or medium mixing bowl, place eggs and beat until light and lemon-colored; then gradually beat in the remaining 1 cup sugar. Beat in the vanilla; remaining 2 Tbl. flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir in the coconut and nuts until thoroughly combined. Pour coconut mixture over the top of the crust, spreading evenly. Return to oven and bake for 20 minutes or until topping is golden. Cool completely. To make the frosting, beat butter and powdered sugar until creamy. Add vanilla and orange peel, mix until smooth. Beat in enough orange juice to make a good spreading consistency. Frost bars. The original recipe calls for cutting the bars before frosting so that you don't crack the frosting while cutting the bars, but I didn't have that problem, because I just made sure the frosting was set before cutting, and lets face it, I'm not giving these to critics so it's really okay if they are a little cracked looking, they are still delish! And in case you were wondering, here's what my book looks like after years of use. And I can still read the recipes so that's all that counts! Serves - 2 dozen Enjoy!

Hamza Alvi
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These bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make and everyone loves them!


Nataly Diniz
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These bars are so delicious and refreshing. I can't wait to make them again!


Skye Hulme
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I'm not a baker, but these bars were so easy to make. Even I could do it!


Md Taj
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These bars are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love them!


Ronald Beatty
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I made these bars for my family and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


kris_choucroute
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These bars are the perfect summer dessert. They're so refreshing and delicious.


Christine Ayuma
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I'm not a huge fan of orange desserts, but these bars are an exception. They're so good!


Polonium Zero
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These bars are a hit at every party I bring them to!


M Danish Joyo M Danish Joyo
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I love these bars! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Kenane Amadu
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These bars are delicious! The orange flavor is perfect and the cream cheese filling is so creamy and smooth.


Onisha Goldsmith
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them! The orange flavor is so bright and cheerful and the cream cheese filling is so smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making these again.


Alex Vickary
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These bars are the perfect summer dessert! The orange flavor is so refreshing and the cream cheese filling is so light and fluffy. I love serving these bars at BBQs and picnics. They're always a hit!


tricolorshark19 gaming
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I'm not a huge fan of orange desserts, but these bars were surprisingly good! The orange flavor is subtle and not overpowering. The cream cheese filling is also very light and fluffy. I would definitely make these again.


kids decampi
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These bars are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. The orange flavor is so bright and cheerful and the cream cheese filling is so smooth and creamy. I love serving these bars at parties and potlucks. They're always a hit!


Crosby Jenkins
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The orange flavor is so refreshing and the cream cheese filling is so rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Roselyn Corcuera
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These bars are delicious! The orange flavor is perfect and the cream cheese filling is so creamy and smooth. I love the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making these again.


Maile Kunwar
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I've made these bars several times now and they are always a hit! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love the bright orange flavor and the creamy filling. I highly recommend this recipe.


abrham behaylu
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These bars are amazing! The orange flavor is so intense and the cream cheese filling is so smooth and creamy. I love the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making these again and again.


IYKES SMART
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The orange flavor is so refreshing and the cream cheese filling is so rich and creamy. I will definitely be making these again.


Cameron Billingslea
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These Orange Dream Bars are a delightful treat! The combination of orange and cream cheese is simply divine. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. The crust is buttery and flaky, and the filling is smooth and creamy. I highly rec