Description
Indulge in a refreshing take on dessert with our Easy Lemon Brownies Recipe! These delightful treats promise a perfect balance of dense, fudgy texture and zesty lemon flavor, all topped off with a tangy lemon glaze. Ideal for family gatherings or a sweet afternoon snack, these brownies will surely impress your guests and brighten up any occasion. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll be enjoying these vibrant lemon confections in no time!
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
- 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) and prepare a greased baking pan (9×9 inches) lined with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients, followed by lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before preparing the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and zest. Drizzle over cooled brownies and slice into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 70mg