5 from 66 votes
Lemon Brownies
Lemon Brownies are soft, buttery bars infused with fresh lemon zest and juice to deliver a bright citrus flavor layered over a sweet, tender base. A lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice adds a smooth, tangy finish. The texture is moist with a subtle zing, ideal as a refreshing twist on traditional brownies or bars.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
289 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter (softened)
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 large egg
- lemon zest from 1 large lemon
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon lemon extract (optional)
- 1 1/3 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 8 x 8 pan with non-stick cooking spray or line the pan with parchment paper (it makes it easier to cut the lemon brownies).
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars, until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl often. Add in eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- Add lemon zest and lemon juice and mix until mixed together.
- Fold in flour and salt. Stir together. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean (meaning there's no runny batter). Let cool.
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Lemon Glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice. I suggest using a whisk to achieve the smoothest glaze.
- Once the lemon brownies have slightly cooled, pour on glaze. Let the glaze set up before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Chilling lemon brownies in the freezer before slicing helps achieve clean, neat slices without sticking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
289kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
205mg
(9%)
Potassium
38mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
415IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 205mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 415IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.