Orange Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon fresh orange zest, divided
1 cup butter
1 3/4 cups sugar
4 eggs
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Garnish
confectioners' sugar

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, almonds, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, and 1 tsp orange zest.
Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
Press into bottom of a 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, orange juice, and extract.
Combine remaining 1/4 cup flour and baking powder and add to sugar mixture, whisking to combine.
Pour over crust.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until set.
Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, if desired.
Cut into squares to serve.