Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Easy Lemon Brownies, a zesty twist on the classic brownie. These fudgy, lemon-infused treats are perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to elegant desserts. The bright flavor of fresh lemons pairs beautifully with the rich, moist texture, and a tangy lemon glaze elevates them to a new level of scrumptiousness. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, you can create these irresistible brownies that will leave your friends and family craving more. Whether enjoyed on their own or paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, these Easy Lemon Brownies are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and eggs until fluffy.
- Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, whisk powdered sugar with enough lemon juice for a drizzle consistency.
- Glaze cooled brownies before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg