Ready or not, the holidays are here & coming in hot (well, technically cold since it is wintertime, but you get the picture). From cookie exchanges to the office holiday party, there’s no shortage of fun to be had and treats to be eaten. Whether you’re hosting your own holiday gathering or don’t want to be THAT guest who shows up empty handed, we’ve got the perfect festive dessert to impress all of your friends and family.

Inspired by the quintessential holiday treat, Terry's Chocolate Oranges, these Chocolate Orange Bubbles Brownies are a nostalgic fusion of rich chocolate flavor and zesty orange goodness. Baked to fudgy perfection and  infused with a burst of sweet citrus tang thanks to JUST Valencia Orange, these brownies get a final indulgent touch from chunks of Terry's Chocolate Orange slices for an extra layer of fa-la-la-la-lavor. 

Any way you slice it (see what we did there?), this Christmas-ready confection is certain to be the star of the dessert table at every holiday party.

What You’ll Need…

• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup JUST Valencia Orange
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1 1/3 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon orange extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 Terry’s Chocolate Orange

What You’ll Do…

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 8x8 pan by spraying with nonstick spray.
2. In a large bowl mix cocoa powder and baking soda. Add 1/3 cup vegetable oil and JUST Bubbles, continue to mix. Add sugar, eggs, remaining 1/3 cup vegetable oil, flour, vanilla, orange zest, and salt. Mix with hand mixer until combined.
3. Chop 1 of the chocolate oranges into bite sized pieces and add to the mix, giving it a stir with a spoon.
4. Pour and spread evenly into the 8x8 pan.
5. Bake for 50 minutes.
6.  As soon as the brownies come out of the oven, layer 12 Terry’s Chocolate Orange segments evenly over the surface of the brownies. 
7.  Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
8. Serve & enjoy!

Recipe by Chef Corie Fletcher