Description
These Easy Lemon Brownies are a delightful citrus twist on traditional brownies. Soft, moist, and bursting with lemon flavor, they are the perfect treat for any lemon lover.
Ingredients
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For the Brownies:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (2–3 lemons)
- 1/3 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 the flour mixture.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.
- Glaze: Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice. Add lemon zest. Pour over cooled brownies. Let the glaze 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: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
