Ooey Gooey Orange Creamsicle Bars have a light orange flavor and a lot of oozing, creamy goodness! The classic taste of orange cream is perfect for summer.
Orange Creamsicle makes me think about summer. On the way to school this morning, we realized that there are only 5 weeks of school left. It feels like we were just talking about back-to-school! So, when trying to think of a recipe for Cathy’s baby shower, I decided to make something with an orange creamsicle flavor. After making two pans of Funfetti Ooey Gooey Bars for our Easter dinner, I knew that I had to make Ooey Gooey Orange Creamsicle Bars!
One of my blogging friends, Cathy from Lemon Tree Dwelling, is going to be having a baby girl soon. Congratulations Cathy, we are all so excited for you and looking forward to seeing pictures of your darling baby girl! If you aren’t already familiar with Cathy’s blog, you’ve got to head over there to check it out! We decided to have an online, surprise baby shower for Cathy. My contribution is these Ooey Gooey Orange Creamsicle Bars.
The bottom layer of the bars is like a cake mix cookie. I used an 8.5 ounce Funfetti Orange All Star cake mix. This cake mix is HALF the size of the standard cake mixes. If you can’t find an orange cake mix, use a white cake mix, divide in half and add orange food coloring to the batter.
To make the first layer, mix together one 8.5 ounce orange cake mix, egg, orange extract and oil. Press into a greased 9×9″ pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
For the second layer, slowly spread a 7 ounce container of marshmallow cream over the first, still warm, layer.
For the top layer, make orange Rice Krispie treats. Microwave 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter for 20 seconds in a large bowl, until melted. Add 3 cups of mini marshmallows and stir to coat. Microwave for 45 seconds and stir until smooth. (If the marshmallows aren’t completely melted, microwave for an additional 30 seconds.) Add orange food coloring and orange extract. Stir until the color is even.
Mix in 3 cups of Rice Krispies. Drop by large spoonfuls over the marshmallow cream layer and carefully spread out evenly. I put my hand in plastic baggie with a little butter on it and gently spread it out and patted it down.
Allow the bars to cool and set before cutting into pieces.
Ooey Gooey Orange Creamsicle Bars
Ingredients
- 8.25 oz orange cake mix, or 1/2 white cake mix and orange food coloring
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup oil
- 2 teaspoons orange extract, divided
- 7 oz container marshmallow cream
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- Orange gel food coloring
- 3 cups Rice Krispies
Instructions
- To make the first layer, mix together one 8.5 ounce orange cake mix, egg, 1 teaspoon orange extract and oil. Press into a greased 9×9″ pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
- For the second layer, slowly spread a 7 ounce container of marshmallow cream over the first, still warm, layer.
- For the top layer, make orange Rice Krispie treats. Microwave 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter for 20 seconds in a large bowl, until melted. Add 3 cups of mini marshmallows and stir to coat. Microwave for 45 seconds and stir until smooth. (If the marshmallows aren’t completely melted, microwave for an additional 30 seconds.) Add orange gel food coloring and 1 teaspoon orange extract. Stir until the color is even.
- Mix in 3 cups of Rice Krispies. Drop by large spoonfuls over the marshmallow cream layer and carefully spread out evenly.
- Allow the bars to cool and set before cutting into pieces.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Cathy Perez says
I love anything Orange Creamsicle, Pinned!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
Oh yum love the creamsicle flavor and gooey factor! Creamsicle always brings me back to childhood! YUM!
Jen @ Yummy Healthy Easy says
I can’t even believe how freaking gorgeous these bars are, Tonia. You are one talented lady!!! Thanks for doing this shower with me for Cathy! I love your recipes so much, pinned!
Tonia says
Thanks so much for putting it all together, Jen!
Mindy Davis says
What is the name of the cake mix you used?
Tonia says
I used the Funfetti Orange All Star cake mix. This is what it looks like: http://www.pillsburybaking.com/products/details/1448 Happy Baking!
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says
These bars are incredible! Seriously creative and look amazing. I love that they have a rice krispie topping! Pinning 🙂
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
I LOVE creamsicle desserts! Not only do they taste incredible but the color is beautiful as well. These bars look like the perfect spring treat!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
My 5 yr old loves Orange Creamsicles! I need to make these for him – and me! 🙂
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I am in love with these. The color is so gorgeous!!
Heather @ French Press says
oh my gooey deliciousness Tonia – amazing!
Lisa @ Wine & Glue says
Great minds, Tonia. Great minds. 🙂 Love all things Orange Creamsicle, and these bars look phenomenal! I can’t wait to make them!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
YUM! Love all the gooey ooziness in these bars!
Jane's Adventures in Dinner says
My favourite popsicle-so much yumier as a bar.
Jenny says
Those shouldn’t even be allowed Tonia. So gorgeous and gooey. My favorite! Pinning!
Tonia says
Very true! You just need to make them to share! Thanks Jenny!
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I’m in love with these bars, Tonia! And so happy you are part of my shower…..when I think back to my early days of blogging you were the first person who really gave me hope that this was something I could be good at! (Thanks for all the features!) What a crazy, fun, delicious way to wake up this morning!
Tonia says
Really? You just made my day, Cathy! You’ve always been a big supporter of mine and your comments always make me smile. I wish you the best with your new baby and I hope that one day we can meet in person!