Easy Lemon Brownies Recipe
Delight in these Easy Lemon Brownies, bursting with zesty flavor, perfect for a sweet dessert treat.
Equipment
- oven
- baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- whisk
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from 2–3 lemons)
- 0.333 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
Baking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In one mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix softened butter, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed—avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice and zest; adjust consistency as needed.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before glazing.
Notes
These brownies are a delightful balance of sweetness and tartness, perfect for lemon lovers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1brownieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 90mgSugar: 16g
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