Lemon Brownies

Name: Lemon Brownies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 dozen
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 4 large eggs, room temperature; 2 teaspoons lemon extract; 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; Confectioners' sugar, optional

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Yield 2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Technically blondies since they don't contain chocolate, these lemon brownies are rich bar cookies with a burst of bold citrus flavor.

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in lemon zest.
Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until center is set and edges are golden brown, 18-22 minutes. Cool completely. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 179 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 122mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Lemon brownies are packed with the tart flavors of citrus fruit while replicating the lovable texture of brownies. Topped with a dusting of confectioners’ sugar, they’re a light and refreshing treat to enjoy anytime. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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