Dark Chocolate Brownies with a Hint of Orange

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Step 1

Gently heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square pan lightly, then line it with parchment paper, letting the edges hang over two sides—this will make it easier to lift the brownies out later.

Step 2

Melt the semisweet chocolate and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in short bursts of 15 seconds, stirring well between each, until smooth and fully melted—it should take about 1 to 3 minutes.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, beat the brown sugar, eggs, and orange zest until the mixture is thick and fluffy. Gently fold in the melted chocolate and butter mixture.

Step 4

Sift the flour and cocoa powder into another bowl, then add this to the chocolate batter and mix just until combined. Stir in the white chocolate bits for a sweet surprise throughout.

Step 5

Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick poked in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.

Step 6

Let the brownies cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, use the parchment paper edges to lift them out, and cut into squares. Enjoy!