Ingredients:

  • 115 g unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 200 g granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 30 ml fresh lemon juice
  • 6 g lemon zest (approx. 1 large lemon)
  • 5 ml vanilla extract
  • 125 g all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 g salt
  • 2 g baking powder
  • 120 g powdered sugar, sifted
  • 30 ml fresh lemon juice
  • 2.5 ml vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
  2. In your mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and lemon zest. Use your fingertips to massage the zest into the sugar until fragrant.
  3. Whisk the melted butter into the lemon-sugar, then add the eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla, whisking until smooth and glossy.
  4. Gently fold in the flour, salt, and baking powder until no white streaks remain. Stop immediately to avoid overworking the gluten.
  5. Spread the batter evenly into the pan and bake for 18-22 minutes until the edges are golden and the center is soft.
  6. While the bars cool for about 10 minutes, whisk the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth. Pour the glaze over the blondies and let cool completely.