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Preparation
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together:
Flour
Sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
Baking powder
Salt
Add Wet Ingredients
Pour in melted butter, 1/4 cup lemon juice, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Stir until just incorporated—do not overmix.
Bake
Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool
Remove from oven and let the lemonies cool completely in the pan.
Make the Glaze
While the bars are cooling, whisk together:
Powdered sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Vanilla extract (if using)
Mix until smooth and pourable.
Finish and Serve
Pour the glaze evenly over the cooled lemonies.
Top with extra lemon zest for an extra burst of flavor.
Slice, serve, and enjoy the sweet-tart perfection!
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