Gluten Free Lemon Brownies

• 1/2 c. sugar
• Zest of 2 lemons
• 1 stick of butter, cubed
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 eggs + 1 egg yolk
• 1/2 c. gluten free flour blend
• Optional: 1/4 tsp. baking powder, for a cakier texture

Lemon Drizzle

• 1 Tbsp. butter
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/3 - 1/2 c. powdered sugar

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, add the sugar and lemon zest. Then, use your fingers to rub the two together. Next, add the butter to the dish and microwave for 10-15 second increments, until melted.
• Pour the butter-sugar mixture into a large mixing bowl. Then, whisk in the vanilla, lemon juice, and eggs. Finally, whisk in the gluten free flour blend.
• Spread batter into a greased 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until a toothpick comes out mostly clean. Allow to cool completely.
• LEMON DRIZZLE: In a small bowl, melt the butter, Then, whisk in the lemon juice and powdered sugar. Add a little more liquid or sugar until a thick glaze forms. Lastly, use a spoon to drizzle over the brownies. For a spreadable glaze, add more sugar.