Description
Bright and tangy, this Easy Lemon Brownies Recipe is a delightful twist on traditional brownies, perfect for any occasion. With a fudgy texture and zesty lemon flavor topped with a luscious glaze, these treats are sure to impress your friends and family. Ideal for summer gatherings, birthdays, or simply as a sweet indulgence, they come together in just 15 minutes of prep time. Plus, they can be easily customized with nuts or berries to suit your taste. Get ready to savor these irresistible lemon brownies!
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 about 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter; add eggs one at a time. Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture using a rubber spatula until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice and zest.
- Once cooled, drizzle or spread the glaze over the brownies before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (45g)
- Calories: 208
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 51mg