Description
These Lemon Brownies are tangy, sweet, and wonderfully moist. With a rich lemon flavor and a soft, fudgy texture, they make the perfect dessert for spring, summer, or any time you’re craving a zesty treat.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for optional glaze)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gently fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Optional Lemon Glaze: Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled brownies.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
For extra lemon flavor, add more zest to the batter or glaze. Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: lemon brownies, lemon dessert, citrus brownies, fudgy lemon brownies, easy lemon dessert, sweet and tangy brownies