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Lemon Brownies

Lemon Brownies are my new favorite dessert. Topped with a delicious lemon glaze, they are just the right mix of fresh lemon and sweetness. Here is not one, but two ways to make this delicious treat.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
33 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 356 kcal
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Brownie Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
Lemon Glaze Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons lemon zest
Cake Mix Version
Ingredients
  • 15.25 ounces box yellow cake mix
  • 1 box lemon pudding
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

Directions for Homemade
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Using a large bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
  3. Using a standing mixer, beat together the butter, sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs, one at a time until combined.
  5. Gradually beat in the dry ingredients until combined.
  6. Pour batter into the baking pan and bake in the oven for 25-28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Make sure to not over bake. 
  7. Allow to completely cool on the counter.
Lemon Glaze
  1. Using a large mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest until combined.
  2. Pour the glaze over the lemon bars and spread evenly.
  3. Allow to harden overnight before enjoying!
Directions for Cake Mix
  1. Line an 8” square baking dish with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray so that the brownies lift out easily. 
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 
  3. With a hand mixer, combine the cake mix, pudding, lemon juice, eggs, and lemon zest in a medium sized mixing bowl. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. 
  4. Bake for 22-24 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted in the center and come out clean or with only crumbs (no wet batter). Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. 
  5. Proceed as directed above for glaze.

Nutrition Information

Serving 12 Calories 356kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 20mg (1%) Potassium 83mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 40g (80%) Vitamin A 475IU (10%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 356

% Daily Value*

Serving 12
Calories 356kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 20mg 1%
Potassium 83mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 40g 80%
Vitamin A 475IU 10%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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