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Lemon Goldies on a black platter.

Lemon Goldies

Chef Jenn
Infused with lemon and with a lemony glaze, Lemon Goldies are like a cross between brownies and lemon bars. They're moist, lemony, delicious, and easy to make!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 goldies
Calories 384 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup salted butter 2 sticks
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1/8 teaspoon lemon oil or 2 teaspoons lemon extract

For the glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 F degrees. Prepare a 9 x 13 baking dish by lightly spraying with non-stick cooking spray. I also line it with parchment paper for easy removal. Set the pan aside.
  • Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a medium mixing bowl; set aside.
  • Add the butter, eggs, lemon oil or extract and zest to another bowl and use a stand or hand mixer to combine until well mixed.
  • Add the flour mixture to the butter-egg mixture and mix well, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes or until lightly golden brown and set in the middle.
  • Remove from the oven and, while still warm, pierce the top of the cake with a fork all over.
  • Make the glaze by combining powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest in a small bowl. Mix until blended and pour over the warm cake. Let cool.
  • When cool, sprinkle with icing sugar and serve.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Recipe Notes
  • Don’t overmix the batter. These goldies come together easily and don’t need a lot of mixing.
  • Zest your lemon before juicing it - it is easier to zest when it hasn’t already been juiced.
  • To get perfectly cut Lemon Goldies, partially freeze the goldies in the pan before cutting.
  • For a prettier presentation, cut the edges off before serving. Save the edges for someone special; they’re the best part!

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 243mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 43gVitamin A: 563IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
Keyword lemon, lemon bars, lemon goldies
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