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Lemon Brownies

So, if you're looking for a delicious and refreshing treat to enjoy this spring or summer, give these lemon brownies a try. You won't be disappointed.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 9
Course: Brownie, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

BROWNIES:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 2 eggs large
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
GLAZE:
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 8 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 cup icing sugar

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F
BROWNIES:
  1. Butter a 8x8 inch baking dish and set aside.
  2. Two lemons should be sliced and juiced.
  3. Use an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment to beat the flour, sugar and salt until well combined.
  4. Mix the eggs, lemon zest and lemon juice in a separate bowl until well combined. Mix it with the flour mixture. Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed to make it smooth and creamy.
  5. Bake in a baking dish for 23-25 minutes. The edges should be golden.
  6. Let cool completely before glazing. The bars will dry if you don't overbake them.
GLAZE:
  1. Mix the powdered sugar with lemon juice and zest. Use a rubber spatula to spread the glaze on the brownies. Let glaze set.
  2. Slice into bars and serve.