Lemon Brownies

Serves 16
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. 2Line a 9x9 (or 10x10) pan with parchment.
  3. 3In a large bowl, whisk butter, sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy.
  4. 4Add egg, yolk, lemon juice, lemon extract, and vanilla.
  5. 5Stir well.
  6. 6Add flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
  7. 7Mix until just combined.
  8. 8Spread into pan and bake 28–32 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. 9Cool completely.
  10. 10Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth.
  11. 11Pour over cooled brownies and let set for 20 minutes (or chill for 10).
  12. 12Slice and devour.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup salted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • 2 Tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 yolk
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp lemon extract
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 Pinch salt

Equipment

oven9x9 (or 10x10) panparchment paperlarge bowlwhisk

Tips

  • Bake until a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.