Easy Lemon Brownies 🍋

🍋 These simple to make brownies are
delicious, chewy and lemony! 🍋

Ingredients:

butter or shortening for greasing

parchment paper

1 1/2 cups sugar

3 tablespoons lemon zest**

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter

1 cup (6 ounces) white chocolate chips

3 room temperature eggs

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice**

2 - 4 drops yellow food coloring (optional)

2 1/3 cups flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Method: 

Preheat oven to 350*. Use butter or shortening to grease an 8 or 9 inch square pan. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper. Set aside.

Add the sugar and lemon zest to a large bowl. Use a wooden spoon or your fingers to rub the zest into the sugar.

Add the butter and white chocolate to a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds. Stir. Repeat until the mixture can be whisked smooth. (about 1 minute total)

Whisk into the sugar and lemon zest. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition. Whisk in 3 tablespoons of lemon juice and food coloring (if adding). 

Sift the flour and salt into a medium bowl. Gradually add to the larger bowl and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until the batter is smooth. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool.

After the brownies are completely cooled, whisk together the powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice. Spread evenly over the top of the brownie. 

Allow the glaze to set for 15 minutes. Slice into 16 squares. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.

Note: Lemon Lovers will be delighted with the flavor of these brownies ~ tangy lemon and a chewy brownie ~ Yum!