Meyer Lemon Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   For the brownies:
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease/spray an 8x8-inch baking pan and set aside.
3. 3
   In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the flour, sugar, salt and softened butter until combined.
4. 4
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla, 1 tablespoon lemon zest and 2 tablespoons lemon juice until combined. Pour into the flour mixture and beat at medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Pour batter into baking dish and bake for 23-25 minutes or until just starting to turn golden around the edges and a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out clean. Do not over bake or the bars will be dry. Allow brownies to cool completely.
6. 6
   For the glaze:
7. 7
   While the brownies are cooling make the glaze: sift the powdered sugar into a bowl and add the 4 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, whisking until smooth.
8. 8
   Spread half the glaze over the completely cooled brownies and allow to set for 10 minutes. Spread the remaining glaze over the bars. The glaze will not harden completely.
9. 9
   Cut into bars and serve.