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Best Lemon Brownies Recipe

Best Lemon Brownies Recipe for a Refreshing Dessert Delight

Discover the Best Lemon Brownies Recipe for zesty sweetness and chewy texture that everyone will love.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Brownie Batter
  • 0.5 cup salted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
Lemon Glaze
  • 0.75 cup powdered sugar
  • 1.5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Equipment

  • 8×8-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Stand mixer

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare an 8×8" pan by spraying with cooking spray or lining with parchment paper, and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together salted butter, granulated sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add fresh lemon juice.
  4. Add all-purpose flour and baking powder, and mix until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth into an even layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the brownies comes out clean.
  6. Let cool for 10-15 minutes.
  7. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest, then pour over the brownies, spreading evenly to coat.
  8. Let cool completely before slicing into 16 squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These lemon brownies can be customized with white chocolate chips or nuts, and they store beautifully in an airtight container for up to three days.

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