Orange Brownies

For the brownies:
Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with foil, extending the foil over the edges. Spray the foil with non-stick cooking spray. Set the pan aside.

In a mixing bowl using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the orange extract and orange zest.

In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add this into the creamed mixture and beat until combined.

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake at 350 F for 25-30 minutes, or until light golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Remove from oven and immediately pierce the entire top of the brownies with a fork. A meat fork works great for this.

For the glaze, combine the confectioners’ sugar, orange juice and the reserved orange zest in a small bowl, stirring until smooth. Pour the glaze evenly over the warm brownies. Cool completely before cutting.

Using the excess foil, lift the brownies from the pan to a cutting board. Peel the foil away from the sides of the bars and cut into squares.

Adapted from The Lady and Sons Just Desserts.