Lemon Brownies

01Method

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients and prepare your workspace.

2. 2

   Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.

3. 3

   Using an electric mixer, combine the flour, white sugar, butter, and salt in a large bowl and beat until thoroughly blended.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest.

5. 5

   Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and beat on medium speed until the batter is smooth, about 3 minutes.

6. 6

   Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.

7. 7

   Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 23 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool on a wire rack until the bottom of the pan is just warm to the touch.

8. 8

   While the brownies cool, prepare the glaze: whisk together the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and a little extra lemon zest until smooth. Spread the glaze evenly over the cooled brownies, then cut into squares.