Orange Pecan Brownies

Submitted by JelsMom

"The orange liqueur and zest really make this a stand-out dessert!"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 8 ounces light margarine
• 6 ounces semisweet chocolate
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 3⁄4 cup egg white, at room temperature
• 1 1⁄2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons orange liqueur
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup pecans, chopped (optional)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F Grease & flour 9x13" baking pan.
2. Melt margarine & chocolates in double boiler. Set aside & cool.
3. Using electric mixer on medium speed, cream together sugar and eggs. Continue beating 2 minutes.
4. With mixer on low, add flour, liqueur, zest and salt.
5. Add cooled chocolate mixture and blend well. Stir in nuts.
6. Pour into pan & bake 20-25 minutes.