Lemon Brownies

I finally found a new lemon recipe that might provide an alternative to Al's constant request for lemon bars.  We love brownies so I decided to try this.  We will add this to our keeper file.  The glaze makes all the difference, it is so tart and sweet.  The picture does not do the cake justice.  

I got this recipe online from a site called Becky Charms.

The Brownie Batter

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 large eggs

2 tablespoons lemon zest

Tart Lemon Glaze

1 cup icing sugar

4 tablespoons lemon juice

8 teaspoons lemon zest

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray/grease an 8x8 baking dish.

Zest and juice 2 lemons set aside.

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the flour, sugar, salt and softened butter  until combined.

In a separate bowl whisk together the eggs, lemon juice and lemon zest until combined.  Pour into the flour mixture and beat at medium speed until smooth and creamy, about  2 minutes.

Pour into baking dish and bake for 23-25 minutes, or until just starting to turn golden around the edges and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

When the brownies are cooled completely, make the glaze .  Mix the icing sugar with the lemon juice and zest.  Spread 1/2 the glaze over the brownies.  Let the glaze harden and spread the remaining half.