Description
A refreshing twist on traditional brownies, lemon brownies combine a moist, chewy texture with zesty lemon flavor and a sweet glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- Mix the melted butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, stirring until well blended.
- Prepare the dry ingredients by mixing flour, salt, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a separate bowl, then combine with the wet ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the greased baking pan and spread it out evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Pour over cooled brownies.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. Allow brownies to cool completely before glazing for a glossy finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg