Description
Indulge in the delightful burst of flavor with this Easy Lemon Brownies Recipe! These fudgy lemon brownies combine the zesty goodness of fresh lemons with a rich, decadent texture that will leave you craving more. Perfect for any occasion, from summer picnics to cozy gatherings, they are topped with a tangy lemon glaze that adds an extra layer of brightness. Quick and easy to prepare, you’ll have these sweet treats ready to share in no time!
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
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In one mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest.
- Once brownies are cooled, drizzle on the glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg