Lemon Brownies Recipe

A bright and vibrant dessert that combines the fudgy texture of a brownie with fresh lemon flavor. These lemon brownies feature a buttery, dense base topped with tangy lemon glaze - creating the perfect balance of sweet and citrus in every bite. Ready in just 40 minutes using simple pantry ingredients plus fresh lemons.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Lemon Brownies

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 40

Servings: squares

Calories: 165kcal

Cost: $9

Equipment

8x8-inch baking pan
Parchment paper
Electric mixer (hand or stand)
Microplane or zester
Mixing bowls
Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

the Brownies:

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs room temperature
2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder

the Lemon Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

Prep:

Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.

Make Batter:

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy (3 minutes)
Beat in eggs one at a time
Mix in lemon zest and juice
Fold in dry ingredients until just combined

Bake:

Pour into prepared pan
Bake 23-25 minutes until toothpick has few crumbs
Cool completely

Glaze:

Mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest
Pour over cooled brownies
Let set 30 minutes before cutting

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients
Don't overbake - center should be slightly fudgy
Let cool completely before glazing

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