Description
A zesty twist on classic brownies with a bright lemon flavor and a soft, cake-like texture.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest and lemon juice.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool before slicing into squares.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.