Lemon Brownies
Prepare to elevate your dessert experience with these Lemon Brownies, a fusion of sugar cookies, zesty lemon, and blondies that explode with flavor, bringing an irresistibly delicious sensation to your taste buds.
Prep Time: 22 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 42 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Ingredients
- 16.5 oz sugar cookie dough package
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup of granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs room temp
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- Powdered Sugar, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Dust a little flour onto your fingers and use it to separate the cookie dough. Press the sugar cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 12 minutes, then remove the pan from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
- While the cookie crust cools, in a mixer bowl, combine butter, sugar, salt, and flour until well mixed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and beat at medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Carefully spread the lemon brownie batter evenly over the cooled cookie dough (the dough may still be warm and slightly movable).
- Bake for 25 minutes, until the edges turn golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the brownies before serving. Optionally, sprinkle powdered sugar on top for added flavor. Enjoy!
Notes
- Preheat your oven and prepare your baking pan. This step ensures even baking and easy cleanup.
- Roll your lemons on a flat surface before cutting them in half. This makes it easier to juice them.
- Always use fresh lemons for the best flavor. Avoid bottled lemon juice as it won’t taste as good.
- When cutting your lemony brownies, let them cool completely first. Use a hot knife for cleaner cuts. Run the knife under hot water, slice, and repeat. This prevents sticking.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar on top of the brownies for that classic lemon bar touch. Enjoy!
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