Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of Easy Lemon Brownies, a delightful twist on traditional brownies that combines a fudgy texture with a burst of zesty lemon flavor. These brownies are topped with a tangy lemon glaze, making them perfect for any gathering or just as a special treat for yourself.
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 glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased or parchment-lined 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter; then mix in eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice and zest.
- Cool the brownies completely before drizzling with glaze and cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg