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Bright Lemon Icing

This lemon icing makes everything it touches taste a little brighter. Made with real lemon zest and juice, it's thick enough to hold its shape, thin enough to pour, and ready in just a few minutes. It's the perfect finishing touch for lemon loaf, muffins, scones, or any baked good that could use a little extra brightness.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest about 1 medium lemon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1¾ cups powdered sugar
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla until combined.
  2. Add the powdered sugar and a pinch of salt to the bowl. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
  3. Pour the icing over your baked good for a creamy coating. If the icing sits and starts to firm up, pop it in the microwave for 5 seconds to bring it back to that smooth, pourable texture.