Orange Brownies

Orange Brownies

1 cup butter, softened
4 large eggs
2 tsp orange extract
2 tsp orange zest, divided
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tbsp orange juice

Preheat oven to 350^F. Spray a 9x13" baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, beat butter, eggs, orange extract and 1 tsp zest at medium speed until well blended. Mix in the sugar, flour and salt until combined. Spread batter in prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and set in center. Remove from oven and pierce brownies with a fork.
In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, orange juice and remaining 1 tsp zest; stir until smooth. Pour glaze over brownies. Cool and cut into squares.

From Paula Deen's Best Desserts magazine. These are SO GOOD! My personal favorite of all the cookies we've baked this year.