Orange-Spice Bars Contributed By: Martha, CA | See all of Martha's recipes
Active Time:  30 Minutes Total Time:  1 Hour 10 Minutes 40 Bars
A citrus glaze and shredded coconut add a tropical element to classic fall flavors.  INGREDIENTS 2/3 cup butter 1 and 1/2 cups brown sugar (packed) 2 eggs 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 2 and 1/2 Tablespoons orange juice 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups flour (sifted) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cloves 1 cup chopped walnuts For glaze: 2 cups confectioners sugar 2 - 3 Tablespoons orange juice 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel Optional: Coconut (flaked or grated)
DIRECTIONS Cream butter and brown sugar. Add eggs, grated peel. orange juice and vanilla. Sift dry ingredients and add. Mix well. Add walnuts. Spread mixture in greased 10 x 15 jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 20 - 25 minutes until top is brown and springs back when touched. Cool 15 minutes and spread with glaze. Cut into bars. (Makes about 40) You can sprinkle with coconut if you wish.