Zesty, buttery squares with a white chocolate twist and tangy glaze – like sunshine in every bite!
⏱️ Quick Info
Prep Time: 15 mins | Bake Time: 30 mins | Makes: 16 squares
📝 Ingredients
Brownie Batter
- Sugar: 1½ cups (300g)
- Lemon zest: 3 tbsp (from 2-3 lemons)
- Butter: ¾ cup (170g)
- White chocolate: 1 cup (170g), chopped
- Eggs: 3 large
- Vanilla: 1 tsp
- Lemon juice: 3 tbsp
- Flour: 2¼ cups (280g)
- Salt: ¼ tsp
- Baking powder: ¼ tsp
Lemon Glaze
- Powdered sugar: 1 cup (120g)
- Lemon juice: 1-3 tbsp (adjust for thickness)
- Lemon zest: 1 tbsp
👩🍳 Method
1️⃣ Infuse the Sugar
- Rub lemon zest into sugar with your fingers until fragrant.
2️⃣ Melt & Mix
- Microwave butter + white chocolate in 15-sec bursts until smooth.
- Whisk in sugar/zest mixture, then add eggs, vanilla, and lemon juice.
3️⃣ Fold Dry Ingredients
- Gently mix in flour, salt, and baking powder (don’t overmix!).
4️⃣ Bake
- Pour into a greased 9×9″ pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 27-30 mins until edges pull away.
5️⃣ Glaze & Serve
- Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled brownies. Top with extra zest!
💡 Pro Tips
✅ Brightest flavor: Use freshly squeezed lemon juice + zest.
✅ No white chocolate? Substitute with ½ cup extra butter (but white chocolate adds creaminess!).
✅ Gooey center: Bake 25 mins for fudgier texture.
✅ Storage: Keep airtight for 3 days or freeze unglazed.
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