Gloria's Lemon Brownies (Lemonies)

Whether you call them lemon bars, lemon brownies, or "lemonies," you'll be head over heals with these moist lemony treats after just one taste.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 210 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 large eggs
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan, or line it with parchment paper or nonstick aluminum foil.

Step 2

Whisk flour, sugar, lemon zest, salt, and baking powder together in a large bowl. Add butter, eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla extract; stir until completely combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack until completely cool, about 30 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, mix confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest together for glaze in a bowl. Pour glaze over the brownies and leave at room temperature until glaze has hardened, about 20 minutes. Cut into 2-inch squares.