Description
These Homemade Lemonies are the perfect blend of rich, fudgy texture and bright lemon flavor. Glazed with a fresh lemon icing and topped with zest or lemon slices, they’re a stunning addition to any dessert spread. Whether served at brunch or enjoyed as a sweet midday treat, these citrusy bars are bound to impress.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface.
7. Bake for 25–28 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
8. Cool completely in the pan.
9. Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice to create a glaze.
10. Spread glaze over cooled lemonies and let set for 20 minutes.
11. Garnish with lemon zest or slices, slice into bars, and serve.
Notes
Zest your lemons before juicing for maximum citrus flavor.
Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bars tender and fudgy.
For an extra pop, drizzle white chocolate over the glaze once it sets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 196
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 48mg
Keywords: lemon brownies, lemon bars, lemon dessert, lemon glaze, lemonies