Lemon Brownies

Directions

  1. 1Add sugar to a large mixing bowl.
  2. 2Add the zest of 2 lemons to the sugar.
  3. 3Mix the sugar and lemon zest together by hand.
  4. 4Crack 2 whole eggs into the bowl with the sugar and lemon zest.
  5. 5Add 2 egg whites to the bowl.
  6. 6Melt 1.5 sticks of butter in a saucepan.
  7. 7Pour the melted butter into the bowl with the other ingredients.
  8. 8Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract to the mixture.
  9. 9Whisk all the ingredients together until well combined and smooth.
  10. 10Pour 3 tbsp of lemon juice into the mixture and whisk again.
  11. 11Add 1.25 cups of flour to the wet ingredients.
  12. 12Whisk until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
  13. 13Pour the batter into a baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  14. 14Spread the batter evenly in the pan with a spatula.
  15. 15Bake the brownies until golden.
  16. 16Pour a generous amount of white lemon glaze over the baked brownies.
  17. 17Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the brownies using a spatula.
  18. 18Cut the glazed lemon brownies into even squares.

Ingredients

  • 1.25 cup sugar
  • 2 zest of lemons
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1.5 stick melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1.25 cup flour

Equipment

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