Lemon Brownies Recipe

5 from 1 vote

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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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings: 16 squares

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 165

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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

Equipment

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

Method

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

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 5.8gSaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 3.5IUVitamin C: 185mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

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

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