Description
Indulge in the bright and zesty flavor of these Easy Lemon Brownies, a delightful twist on the classic dessert. Bursting with fresh lemon juice and zest, these fudgy brownies are perfect for every occasion—from picnics to cozy evenings at home. Topped with a tangy lemon glaze, they not only taste amazing but also look stunning on any dessert table. Easy to prepare and share, each batch yields 24 mouthwatering squares that your family and friends will love.
Ingredients
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- 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 (from 2–3 lemons)
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter with eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients without overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar with lemon juice and zest until smooth.
- Cool brownies for about 10 minutes before removing from the pan using parchment paper; then drizzle glaze over before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (45g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg