Description
Lemon brownies are a refreshing twist on traditional brownies, featuring a bright citrus flavor and chewy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar (for glaze)
- Additional lemon juice (for mixing with the powdered sugar)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, melt the butter.
- Add the granulated sugar into the melted butter and mix until well combined.
- Crack in the eggs, add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, and stir until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let the brownies cool completely before drizzling a glaze made with powdered sugar and lemon juice on top.
Notes
Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar and lemon slices. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg