Lemon Brownies

Not chocolate, but these lemon brownies are soft and chewy like their traditional counterparts – and just as easy to make. They get a boost of lemony goodness from the juice and zest in the batter and in the glaze that’s spread on top.

• 1 cup butter, room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

1. Preheat oven to 350º, grease a 9″ x 13″ pan.
2. Cream, butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and eggs and mix well. Stir in the flour and salt until just combined.
3. Pour into prepared pan, and spread batter evenly. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the edges are light brown and the middle is set.

Glaze:

• 1 cup confectioners sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest

1. Whisk all ingredients in a small bowl, pour over hot cake spreading evenly. Let cool on a wire rack before cutting.