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Moist Fudgy Lemon Brownies

Lemon brownies has everything that you would expect in a brownie it’s moist, fudgy and chewy but with a refreshingly bright lemony tart sweetness in it. The glorious lemon glaze on top makes these brownies top notch.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Chill Time
20 mins
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 388 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 4 eggs room temperature
  • 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
FOR GLAZE:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 4 tablespoon lemon zest

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven at 350° F. Line a 9x9 or 8x8 baking pan with aluminum foil with sides of the foil extended over the pan for easy removal of the brownies. Grease aluminum foil with cooking oil or butter.
  2. In a bowl sieve all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt together.
  3. Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, freshly squeezed lemon juice and lemon zest in large bowl. Keep scraping the edges of the bowl while you beat. Beat until butter and sugar is creamy.
  4. Crack 1 egg into the butter mix at a time and beat for 10-15 seconds until incorporated.Tip: do not over mix it will result in tougher brownies. Over mixing will also result in butter and eggs getting separated and the mix will look split.
  5. Finally add flour into the bowl and mix until ingredients are incorporated.
  6. Transfer brownie batter into baking pan lined with aluminum foil.
  7. Bake in pre-heated oven at 350° F for 20 to 22 minutes or until the top of the brownie looks set and is lightly golden brown.Pro-Tip: Do not bake for longer than mentioned time.
  8. Allow brownie to cool for 15 to 20 minutes before you remove and transfer to another tray to add glaze.
  9. While brownie cools make lemon glaze.
  10. For lemon glaze whisk together powdered sugar, lemon zest and start with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice first. Add more lemon juice only if needed to adjust the consistency of glaze. It should be thick but pourable/spreadable consistency.
  11. Once brownies have cooled, carefully lift it off the tray place it on a large plate or tray.
  12. Spread lemon glaze evenly over the brownies.
  13. Allow the glaze to set.
  14. Cut lemon brownies into squares and serve.

Notes

  • Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
  • Do not substitute fresh lemon juice with bottled juice. You have to use fresh lemon juice and lemon zest for making lemon brownies.
  • You can use a mix of butter and canola oil to measure together to ⅔ cup and use it to make brownie batter.
  • While granulated sugar can’t be substituted with brown sugar. Brown sugar will change the color and texture of the brownies.

Nutrition Information

Calories 388kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 279mg (12%) Potassium 112mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 41g (82%) Vitamin A 528IU (11%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 388

% Daily Value*

Calories 388kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 279mg 12%
Potassium 112mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 41g 82%
Vitamin A 528IU 11%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

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