These oven baked orange slice blondie bars are the kind of easy small-town potluck treat that disappears fast. Whole orange slice candies melt right into the batter as the bars bake, giving you chewy little bursts of citrus sweetness in every bite. With just five simple ingredients, this is a fun pantry-style dessert to make when you want something cozy, colorful, and a little different from everyday brownies or cookie bars.
Serve these blondie bars slightly warm or fully cooled with a glass of cold milk, hot coffee, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you want to dress them up for dessert. They also fit right in on a cookie tray with fresh fruit, salted nuts, or a simple whipped topping on the side to balance their bright sweetness.
5-Ingredient Orange Slice Blondie Bars
Servings: 16 bars
Ingredients
1 box yellow cake mix
Directions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a clear glass 9x13 baking dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the yellow cake mix, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until a thick batter forms.
3. Fold in the whole unwrapped orange slice candies, making sure they are evenly distributed through the batter.
4. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
5. Bake for 24 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set. Let the bars cool completely before slicing into squares.
Variations & Tips
For picky eaters: If your family prefers a smoother texture, chop the orange slice candies into smaller pieces before folding them in so they melt more evenly through the bars.
Extra citrus flavor: Add 1 teaspoon of finely grated orange zest to the batter for a fresher orange taste that helps balance the candy sweetness.
Make them richer: A handful of white chocolate chips can be stirred in with the candies if you do not mind going beyond five ingredients. It makes the bars feel a little more bakery-style.
Pan tip: Because these bars are sweet and sticky, let them cool fully and line the dish with parchment if you want especially easy lifting and cleaner slices.
Storage: Keep the bars covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate them for a slightly firmer, chewier texture that some folks really love.
