Description
A decadent twist on lemon bars featuring a fudgy, brownie-like texture and a tangy, velvety lemon frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice (for frosting)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Fold in flour and salt using a spatula until just combined.
- Spread batter into the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden.
- Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan for 1 hour.
- Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla into a thick glaze.
- Spread frosting over the cooled brownies and slice into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American