Description
Delight your taste buds with these lemon brownies – a refreshing twist on traditional brownies, featuring a zesty lemon flavor in a moist and chewy bar. Topped with a tangy lemon glaze, these citrus-infused treats are perfect for any dessert occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the glaze:
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Combine ingredients: Mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined. Pour into pan.
- Bake: Bake for 22–25 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make the glaze: Mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest. Spread over cooled brownies.
- Serve: Allow glaze to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add an extra tablespoon of lemon zest.
- Best served chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
