Lemon Brownies

You know that old saying? "When like gives you lemons...............'' make lemon brownies! :)

I know that chocolate brownies are pretty much heaven on earth but this lemon little pieces of clouds will give them a run for it! They are really tasty and moist and the glaze is to die for! Plus if there is anyone out there (and I can't believe I am about to write this!) who does not like chocolate this is a really good alternative! They are great for a lazy summer afternoon

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup  sugar 
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

Lemon Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice 
• 8 teaspoons lemon zest 

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 C and prepare a medium baking dish.
2. In a large bowl mix the butter, flour, sugar and salt.
3. In a separate bowl whisk the eggs, lemon zest and lemon juice. Pour into the flour mixture and combine good untill creamy.
4. Pour the batter in the greased baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Allow it to cool.
5. Pepare the glaze just when you are sure the brownies are cooled: sift the powdered sugar, add the lemon zest and juice and whisk together. 
6. Spread over the brownies generously and allow it to harden (you can do this in 2 steps allowing it to harden in between, this way you'll create a really nice coat).
7. Cut and serve.

Note: the only thing you really need to be careful with is not overbaking the brownies, that is a common mistake, it is better to take them out a little earlier and allowing the heath within to do the rest than ending up with little bricks!