Description
Brighten your day with these delightful Lemon Brownies! Chewy and tangy, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family gatherings, birthday celebrations, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. The refreshing citrus flavor combined with a soft texture makes these lemon brownies a standout treat that everyone will love. Topped with a sweet glaze, they are not only delicious but also visually appealing. Whether enjoyed on their own or paired with fresh berries or whipped cream, these lemon brownies are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 egg + 2 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- Zest of 1/2 a lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, and lemon zest until blended.
- Add one egg and two egg yolks to the mixture; whisk well.
- Stir in one tablespoon of lemon juice until fully combined.
- Sprinkle flour, baking powder, and salt over the mixture and fold gently until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25–27 minutes until edges crackle and turn golden.
- Let cool slightly before cutting; chilling in the freezer for easier cutting is recommended.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest from half a lemon; drizzle over cooled brownies before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (45g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg