Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Easy Lemon Brownies Recipe, a refreshing twist on classic brownies that combines rich chocolatey goodness with zesty lemon. These fudgy squares are perfect for any occasion, be it a casual gathering or a festive celebration. With a simple mix of fresh lemon juice and zest, these brownies are topped with a tangy lemon glaze that ensures each bite is bursting with flavor. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by lemon juice, zest, and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, whisk together the glaze ingredients until smooth and drizzle over cooled brownies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg