Easy Lemon Brownies
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5
Easy Lemon Brownies
Description
Easy Lemon Brownies use softened butter, sugar, and lemon zest creamed together before incorporating eggs and fresh lemon juice. The flour, baking powder, and salt are mixed in by hand to maintain a tender crumb. Baking in a square pan ensures the brownies cook evenly with a moist interior and slightly firm edges.
The lemon glaze made from powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest adds a sweet and tangy layer after baking and cooling, giving a smooth finish and enhancing the flavor profile. The balance of lemon zest and juice in both the batter and the glaze creates a uniform citrus character throughout.
This recipe is ideal for serving as a bright and refreshing dessert, offering a citrus twist on a classic treat. The brownies hold their shape well when sliced and are suitable for sharing at gatherings or as an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
- For the Brownies:
- 1/2 cup butter softened at room temperature, salted
- 1 cup sugar
- lemon zest of 1/2
- 2 egg large
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice fresh
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- FOR THE GLAZE:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice fresh
- lemon zest of 1/2
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8X8 baking pan with non stick cooking spray.
- Beat together the butter, sugar and lemon zest for the brownies together with a hand held mixer until well combined. Add in the eggs and lemon juice and mix until combined.
- Then stir in the flour, baking powder and salt by hand and mix until just combined with the other ingredients.
- Pour the brownie batter into the 8X8 baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out clean.
- Let the brownies cool at room temperature.
- Whisk together the glaze ingredients. Once the brownies are completely cooled, pour the glaze over the top of the brownies.
- Then slice, serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 294kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 257mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 37mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 368IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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