Description
These Easy Lemon Brownies are a delightful twist on classic brownies, with a refreshing lemony flavor and a sweet glaze that adds the perfect finishing touch.
Ingredients
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For the Brownies:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (2–3 lemons)
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in butter, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Glaze the brownies: Once the brownies have cooled slightly, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top.
- Serve: Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra burst of lemon flavor, you can add more lemon zest to the brownie batter.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of lemon juice in the glaze to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg