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Stack of three lemon brownies with glossy white icing, one with a bite taken out, showcasing a dense and moist texture, placed on a wooden cutting board.

Easy Lemon Brownies Recipe

These fudgy, tangy lemon brownies are packed with bright citrus flavor and topped with a glossy icing layer. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a delightful everyday treat.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Chill Time: 16 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: 8$

Equipment

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  • 1 8x8 inch pan (For baking the brownies)
  • 1 Zester (For fresh lemon zest)
  • 1 Mixing bowl (For wet and dry ingredients)
  • 1 Electric mixer (For creaming butter/sugar)
  • 1 Measuring cups (For accurate ingredients)
  • 1 Spatula (For folding ingredients)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 Large Eggs - Room temperature
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter - Melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 Large Lemons - Zested and juiced
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar - For the icing glaze

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
  • Zest and juice the lemons, setting aside the zest and fresh juice separately.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
  • Add eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt to the mixture. Whisk until combined.
  • Gradually fold in the flour, mixing gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until edges are set and the center is slightly firm.
  • Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before preparing the glaze.
  • For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with a small amount of lemon juice until smooth.
  • Spread the glaze evenly over the cooled brownies, then cut into squares to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 50g | Calories: 180kcal (9%) | Carbohydrates: 25g (8%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 8g (12%) | Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 35mg (12%) | Sodium: 50mg (2%) | Potassium: 25mg (1%) | Fiber: 0.5g (2%) | Sugar: 18g (20%) | Vitamin A: 200IU (4%) | Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) | Calcium: 10mg (1%) | Iron: 0.5mg (3%)