Strawberry Lemonade Bars
A twist on a lemon brownie with a lemon-strawberry glaze
Servings: 12 bars
Cost: 12.00
Equipment
- Stand mixer
- Whisk
- Bowls
Ingredients
Brownie
- 1 C unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/2 C sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 C all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Lemon Extract
Glaze
- 1/2 tsp Lemon Extract
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 4 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 C powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp Strawberry Goop Our secret recipe, but you could use pureed strawberries instead.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper
- Using a large bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder
- Using a standing mixer, beat together the butter, sugar, lemon juice, lemon extract and lemon zest until light and fluffy
- Beat in eggs, one at a time until combined
- Gradually beat in the dry ingredients until combined
- Pour batter into the baking pan and bake in the oven for 25-28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Make sure to not over bake.
- Allow to completely cool on the counter
- Using a large mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, lemon extract and strawberries until combined
- Pour the glaze over the lemon bars and spread evenly
- Allow to harden overnight before enjoying!
Notes
Based on a recipe from the site: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons.