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Fudgy White Chocolate Lemon Brownies with Zesty Lemon Icing

Chewy and rich lemon brownies made with white chocolate, fresh lemon juice, and zest, topped with a bright lemon glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 16 bars

Ingredients
  

Lemon Brownies:

  • 6 oz white chocolate chopped
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Zesty Lemon Icing:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 –3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest optional
  • 1 –2 tsp milk or cream as needed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Melt the white chocolate and butter together until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  • In a bowl, whisk together sugar and eggs. Stir in vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  • Add the white chocolate mixture and whisk until smooth.
  • Stir in flour and salt until just combined.
  • Spread batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 22–26 minutes or until edges are set and center is just barely soft.
  • Cool completely.
  • Whisk icing ingredients together. Spread over cooled brownies and let set before slicing.

Notes

  • Don’t overbake for that perfect fudgy texture.
  • Glaze can be thickened with more sugar or thinned with milk to your liking.
  • Bars cut cleanest when chilled.