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Lemon brownies with a soft, cakey crumb and glossy lemon glaze, stacked on a wooden board with fresh lemon zest on top.

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.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 16 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

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

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

Method
 

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