Lemon Brownies

shared by Dawson H. (who made them for the 2016 reunion and they were fantastic!)

1 ½ c flour

1 ½ c sugar

1 c butter, softened

1 t salt

4 eggs

4 T lemon juice

2 T lemon zest plus more for icing

Icing:

2 ½ c confectioners’ sugar

1/3 c lemon juice (plus zest)

½ t vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. Beat flour, white sugar, butter, and sea salt together in a bowl using an electric mixer until well mixed. 
3. Whisk eggs, 4 tablespoons lemon juice, and 2 tablespoon lemon zest together in a separate bowl; mix into flour mixture and beat on medium speed until smooth, about 3 minutes.
4. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
5. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 23 to 25 minutes. Cool until bottom of dish is warm to the touch.
6. Whisk confectioners' sugar, 1/3 cup lemon juice, vanilla extract, and lemon zest (to taste) together in a bowl until smooth; spread over brownies.