Homemade Lemonies

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Glaze:
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350º F and line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, baking powder and salt until combined.
Once combined, mix in melted butter, 1/4 cup lemon juice, eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, stirring until just incorporated.
Pour batter into lined baking dish and place in oven. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Remove from oven and let cool …