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Orange Dessert Squares

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By Diana Rattray, About.com

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Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 4 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
  • .
  • Orange Sauce:
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 4 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice

Preparation:

In a medium bowl beat sugar, butter, and egg yolks at medium speed until light and fluffy; add flour alternate with milk at low speed, beginning and ending with flour. Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; fold egg whites and orange rind gently into the batter; pour into greased and floured 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake at 375° for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool, cut into squares, and serve with warm orange sauce. Makes about 12 to 18 servings.

Sauce:
In small saucepan mix together sugar, cornstarch, and salt; pour the boiling water over mixture, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens. Add butter, orange peel, and orange juice.

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