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A close-up of soft and chewy lemon brownies Recipe, topped with a luscious sweet lemon glaze. The golden-yellow brownies have a moist, dense texture, with a bite taken out of the top piece, revealing their tender crumb. Fresh lemon zest is sprinkled on top, enhancing the citrus flavor. A perfect dessert for lemon lovers, combining sweet and tangy flavors in every bite.

Easy Lemon Brownies Recipe

A bright and zesty twist on classic Lemon Brownies Recipe, featuring a dense, fudgy texture and fresh lemon flavor topped with a tangy lemon glaze.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: citrus bars, fudgy lemon brownies, homemade lemon brownies, lemon bars, lemon brownies, lemon dessert
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 24 squares
Calories: 185kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Electric mixer
  • Microplane or zester
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Spatula

Ingredients

For the Brownies:

  • 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 2-3 lemons
  • ⅓ 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

Preparation:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  • Line 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper
  • Grease parchment paper lightly

Make Batter:

  • Whisk flour and salt
  • Cream butter and sugar (3-4 minutes)
  • Add eggs one at a time
  • Mix in lemon zest, juice, and vanilla
  • Fold in flour mixture

Bake:

  • Pour batter into pan
  • Bake 25-30 minutes
  • Cool completely

Glaze:

  • Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice
  • Add zest
  • Pour over cooled brownies
  • Let set 30 minutes

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients
  • Don't overmix batter
  • Test doneness with toothpick
  • Cool completely before glazing

Nutrition

Serving: 56g | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.2g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.6mg