Orange Liqueur Brownie Bites
Dense, fudgy brownies loaded with orange zest and topped with rich orange liqueur ganache are pure, irresistible decadence.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 36 brownie bites
Calories: 118kcal
Author: Mountain Cravings
Fudgy Orange Brownies
- 1/2 cup butter
- 5 oz. unsweetened chocolate roughly chopped
- 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
- 2 T. orange zest
- 1 t. vanilla
- 1/4 t. salt
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup flour
Orange Liqueur Ganache
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 T. orange zest
- 6 oz. bittersweet chocolate roughly chopped
- 3 T. orange liqueur
- 1 t. vanilla
Baking the Brownies
Preheat oven to 325°.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat, then add unsweetened chocolate and stir until melted & smooth.
Whisk sugar, orange zest, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl. Pour in melted chocolate. Add eggs one by one and whisk briskly until mixture is glossy.
Fold in flour and mix just until blended. Pour batter into an 8x8 pan lined with parchment paper.
Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick in the center comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes; if edges are raised, gently press down so the surface of the brownie is flat. Finish cooling completely out of the pan on a rack.
Making the Ganache Topping
Bring cream and orange zest to a simmer in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and add chocolate, whisking until chocolate is melted and smooth. Stir in orange liqueur and vanilla.
Refrigerate ganache until it's thickened and spreadable, about 45 minutes.
Spread ganache over brownies and return to the fridge until cold, about an hour.
Run a sharp knife under hot water to cut brownies cleanly into squares. Serve chilled and store in the fridge.