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A close-up of soft and chewy lemon brownies Recipe, topped with a luscious sweet lemon glaze. The golden-yellow brownies have a moist, dense texture, with a bite taken out of the top piece, revealing their tender crumb. Fresh lemon zest is sprinkled on top, enhancing the citrus flavor. A perfect dessert for lemon lovers, combining sweet and tangy flavors in every bite.

Easy Lemon Brownies Recipe

5 from 3 votes
A bright and zesty twist on classic Lemon Brownies Recipe, featuring a dense, fudgy texture and fresh lemon flavor topped with a tangy lemon glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies:
  • 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 2-3 lemons
  • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Lemon Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Electric mixer
  • Microplane or zester
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation:
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  2. Line 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper
  3. Grease parchment paper lightly
Make Batter:
  1. Whisk flour and salt
  2. Cream butter and sugar (3-4 minutes)
  3. Add eggs one at a time
  4. Mix in lemon zest, juice, and vanilla
  5. Fold in flour mixture
Bake:
  1. Pour batter into pan
  2. Bake 25-30 minutes
  3. Cool completely
Glaze:
  1. Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice
  2. Add zest
  3. Pour over cooled brownies
  4. Let set 30 minutes

Nutrition

Serving: 56gCalories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.2gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 52mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 245IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients
  • Don't overmix batter
  • Test doneness with toothpick
  • Cool completely before glazing

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