Lemon Brownies

Ingredients:

⅔ cup room temperature butter

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

4 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Zest of two lemons

½ tsp salt

1 & ¼ cups flour

For glaze:

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1-2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Tiny pinch of salt

Zest of one lemon

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 8X8 pan liberally with cooking spray and set aside.

In a large bowl, stir together the butter and sugar until fluffy and light in color. Add the eggs one at a time stirring until just barely combined - do not over mix, as this will lead to tougher brownies. Lastly, stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and flour until a soft batter forms.  The batter will be very thick.

Spread the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top. Bake for approx. 22-25 minutes, no more than that, or until the top is set and lightly golden brown. Cool completely.

Once cool, make your glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until a spreadable, pourable glaze is achieved. Drizzle over the bars. Sprinkle with lemon zest. Let the glaze set, then cut into squares and serve.