Lemon Brownies with Lemon Glaze

INGREDIENTS

YIELDS: 9 BROWNIES

BROWNIES:

  • 1 15.25 oz box of yellow cake mix I used Betty Crocker
  • 1 box lemon instant pudding
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

GLAZE:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice add a few extra drops if needed for desired consistency
  • Lemon zest for garnishing optional

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Line an 8” square baking dish with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray so that the brownies lift out easily.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • With a hand mixer, combine the cake mix, pudding, lemon juice, eggs, and lemon zest in a medium sized mixing bowl.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 22-24 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted in the center and come out clean or with only crumbs (no wet batter).
  • Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  • Lift the parchment paper out of the pan and cool completely.
  • Cut brownies into squares and make the glaze.

FOR THE GLAZE:

  • combine the powdered sugar and lemon juice together until smooth.
  • Drizzle over brownies and sprinkle with lemon zest.
  • ENJOY!