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Chocolate and Orange Marmalade Bars

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Stack of four chocolate and orange marmalade bars.
Photo by Andrew Bui

I met my best friend, Tom, in my early twenties in San Francisco. We were inseparable then and still are now. Every year for his birthday, I offer to make him a special treat. Being the domestic goddess I am, I’m not going to let anyone else bake his birthday cake—are you kidding? His favorite flavor combo is chocolate and orange, so I have spent many of his birthdays coming up with new recipes to embrace his favorite couple. These bars are some of my best work yet—ask Tom! This ultimate pairing is showcased with a soft, chocolatey brownie-ish layer, a ripple of tart orange marmalade, and a sweet crumb topping. They’re a perfect comfort any day, any time, just like my bestie Tom.

This recipe was excerpted from ‘Let’s Eat' by Dan Pelosi, one of our top cookbooks of 2023. Buy the full book on Amazon.

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