Chocolate Orange Squares

If you're a chocolate lover like me, you'll like this recipe with fresh oranges which give the chocolate a rich depth of flavor. 

Chocolate Orange Squares

Makes 24 squares

Ingredients

One Pillsbury Chocolate Fudge Family Size Brownie Mix

1/2 c. Applesauce

1/4 c. Water

2 Eggs

1 tsp. Vanilla

2 tbs. Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

 2-3 tbs. Orange Zest (the zest of 1 1/2 large oranges)

3 tbs. Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice (juice of 1/2 an orange)

1 1/2 c. Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips, divided

Directions

Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9 x 13 in. glass pan with Pam and set aside.

Mix all the ingredients, except the chocolate chips, in a large mixing bowl.

Pour into the pan and spread evenly.  Sprinkle with 1/2 c. of chocolate chips, and with a rubber spatula, press gently into the mix and smooth the top layer.  All the chocolate chips should now be just below the surface.

Bake for 20 minutes, or until set.

Sprinkle the remaining chips over the top and turn off the oven and close the door for one minute to allow them to melt.

Remove the brownies from the oven, and with a rubber spatula, gently spread the melted chocolate chips into a layer of frosting.  Use a light hand, so as not to tear the top of the brownies.

Let set, cut into small squares, and...

Enjoy!