Homemade Lemonies

Homemade Lemonies

40 min to prepare; 25 min to cook; serves 12–16

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Glaze:
• 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 350º F and line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, baking powder and salt until combined.
3. Once combined, mix in melted butter, 1/4 cup lemon juice, eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, stirring until just incorporated.
4. Pour batter into lined baking dish and place in oven. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
5. Remove from oven and let cool.
6. While cooling, whisk together powdered sugar and remaining lemon juice, zest and vanilla extract until smooth.
7. Pour glaze over cooled lemonies and top with lemon zest. Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from I Sing In The Kitchen