Easy Lemon Brownies Recipe
These Easy Lemon Brownies are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, offering a dense, fudgy texture with a burst of fresh lemon flavor, all topped with a tangy lemon glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 squares
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (2–3 lemons)
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- Make Batter: Whisk flour and salt. Cream butter and sugar for 3-4 minutes. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in lemon zest, juice, and vanilla. Fold in flour mixture.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.
- Glaze: Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice. Add zest. Pour over cooled brownies and let set for 30 minutes.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients
- Don’t overmix the batter
- Test doneness with a toothpick
- Cool completely before glazing
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 56g
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 52mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 48mg
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