Lemon Brownies With Glaze

Submitted by Bonnie G #2

"Spring is here and nothing says Spring in my book like lemons. So when I saw this on FB from a site called "Kitchen Fun with my three sons" had to save it. Serving size is a guess at is depends on how big you cut the slices"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 1 9X13 Pan
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• Brownies

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• Glaze

• 1 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons lemon zest

directions

1. Brownies:

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper.
3. Using a large bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
4. Using a standing mixer, beat together the butter, sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest until light and fluffy.
5. Beat in eggs, one at a time until combined.
6. Gradually beat in the dry ingredients until combined.
7. Pour batter into the baking pan and bake in the oven for 25-28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Make sure to not over bake.
8. Allow to completely cool on the counter.

9. Glaze:

10. Using a large mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest until combined.
11. Pour the glaze over the lemon bars and spread evenly.
12. Allow to harden overnight before enjoying!

Reviews

[brullmann1900]

I made these last night and took them to our church picnic today. They were a big hit! Every crumb was gone when I went back for seconds.