Lemon Brownies

I don't know if it's because it's in the middle of summer or what, but I am on a huge citrus kick.  From cooking pretty much any fish with orange and lemon, to these lemon brownies.  They're cakey and taste perfect for an afternoon snack in July!

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Spray a 8 or 9 inch square pan with non-stick spray. Zest and juice both lemons and set aside, you'll need to split for the brownies and the glaze.  

In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat together butter, flour, sugar and salt until combined.

In a separate bowl whisk together eggs, lemon zest and lemon juice until just combined.   Pour into the flour mixture and beat until the batter is creamy.

Pour into prepared dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges start to turn golden brown.  Allow to cool completely before adding the glaze on top.

For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice. Spread over brownies.

Cut into bars and serve.  These brownies were so tasty and addicting.  If you're a lemon lover add these to your "must make list."  They're a hit for sure! 

Lemon Brownies

Adapted from Bakergirl

Brownies:

3/4 cup flour

3/4 cup sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt 

1/2 cup butter, softened

2 large eggs

2 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Glaze:

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 teaspoons lemon zest

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 

Spray a 8 or 9 inch square pan with non-stick spray. 

Zest and juice both lemons and set aside.

In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat together butter, flour, sugar and salt until combined.

In a separate bowl whisk together eggs, lemon zest and lemon juice until just combined.   

Pour into the flour mixture and beat until the batter is creamy.

For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice. 

Spread over brownies and enjoy!