Skinny Lemon Brownies

By Pattywak

These Skinny Lemon Brownies are perfect to satisfy your sweet tooth but won't make you feel guilty! No need to tell anyone that these are skinny- they won't be able to tell.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 1 stick butter, softened
• 2 large or extra large eggs
• 3/4 cup super fine sugar or granulated sugar
• 2 tablespons lemon fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon Kosher or sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• LEMON GLAZE
• 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon cold water if needed
• Lemon zest for sprinkling on top

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 340 degrees. Mist a non stick 8 or 9 inch square pan with cooking spray. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, beat with a hand held mixer or stand mixer, the softened butter with the sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time until well incorporated. Add the lemon juice and zest and mix just until combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda and baking soda. Add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and beat at medium speed for about 1 to 2 minutes until nice and creamy.

Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for about 20-24 minutes. Try not to over bake. The edges will turn lightly golden brown. A toothpick should have moist crumbs. Let cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes.

While cooling, prepare the glaze and then spread over the brownies and sprinkle on the zest. Cut into 16 brownies and enjoy!