Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Easy Lemon Brownies. This recipe offers a perfect balance of tangy lemon flavor and rich, fudgy texture, making it an ideal dessert for any occasion, from family gatherings to elegant soirées. With just a few simple ingredients and quick preparation steps, you can create a mouthwatering treat that is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. The bright citrus notes paired with a luscious lemon glaze elevate these brownies from ordinary to extraordinary.
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 (about 2–3 lemons)
- 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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no flour pockets remain.
- Pour batter into prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice and zest; adjust consistency as needed.
- Once cooled, pour glaze over brownies, spread evenly, cut into squares, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg