Description
Delightful little lemonies showcase a perfect balance of zesty lemon and sweet shortbread. Buttery bars melt in your mouth, offering a refreshing citrus twist that beckons you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 whole large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 113 g (4 oz) salted butter (melted and cooled)
- 159 g (5.6 oz) granulated sugar
- 3 tbsps fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 142 g (5 oz) all-purpose flour
- Zest from 1 large lemon
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 86 g (3 oz) powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8-inch pan by lining with parchment paper or greasing thoroughly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and lemon zest until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth and homogeneous.
- Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until a uniform batter forms without lumps.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly to create a consistent layer.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean or with minimal moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow the lemonies to cool completely at room temperature.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and free of lumps.
- Once cooled, drizzle the glaze over the lemonies, ensuring even and complete coverage.
- Refrigerate for 1-2 hours to set the glaze, then lift out of the pan using parchment overhangs and slice into squares.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure butter is completely cooled before mixing to prevent egg scrambling and maintain smooth batter consistency.
- Grate fresh lemon zest directly into dry ingredients for maximum flavor infusion and aromatic intensity.
- Use room temperature eggs for better batter integration and more even baking results.
- For gluten-free adaptation, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining identical measurement proportions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 249 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 81 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 76 mg