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Burnt Orange Blondies | Vegan GF Recipe

Burnt Orange Blondies

3 from 2 votes
These blondies are the BEST way to celebrate orange season (which isn't over just yet!) They manage to be moist, chewy and delicious, while still being packed with citrus flavor and a delicious orange zest. Top them off with orange slices and simple syrup and you have the most beautiful, easy vegan dessert that is perfect for kicking off spring.
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baking, blondie, dessert, gluten free, orange, snacks, vegan
Servings: 16 servings

Equipment

  • 8x8' or 9x13' baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 1 & 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (180g) OR 2 cups oat flour (220g)
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch omit this if you are using oat flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2/3 cup & 1 tbsp coconut oil you can also use butter or a vegan butter substitute
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp orange juice fresh
  • 3 tbsp orange zest
  • 1/2 orange thinly sliced see images above
  • 2 tbsp simple syrup optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350F.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and coconut oil using an electric mixer. Add the orange zest and orange juice and cream again. You'll need to cream at a high speed to get it fully mixed! Cream for about 2-3 minutes or until the mix is fluffy and lightly orange colored.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, and baking powder.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients in with the wet, fold in to combine.
  • Line an 8x8' baking sheet with parchment paper, cut it to fit just the bottom. Grease the sides with any extra coconut oil or butter.
  • Place the orange slices on the bottom of the pan, thinly layering them so that they cover the entire bottom.
  • Add in the batter, it should be very thick, almost cookie-dough texture. Spread it out evenly with a spatula.
  • Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes or until you can insert a toothpick and it comes out clean.
  • Let the blondies cool for 15 minutes, then flip the pan over to remove the blondies. Peel back the parchment paper to reveal the slightly caramelized (AKA "burnt") orange slices!
  • If you'd like, use a brush glaze the tops of the orange slices with simple syrup. This is totally optional but makes the blondies gorgeous!
  • Slice n' serve :)