Lemon Brownies
These lemon brownies are sweet and tangy with a moist texture and glaze, perfect for dessert lovers.
Equipment
- 8x8 inch baking pan
- mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Stand Mixer
Ingredients
For the brownies
- ½ cup salted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 lemon zested
- 2 large eggs
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
For the glaze
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- zest of ½ lemon
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare an 8x8" pan by spraying it with cooking spray or lining with parchment paper, and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter, sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add the lemon juice. Add the flour and baking powder, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth into an even layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the brownies comes out clean. Let cool for 10-15 minutes.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Pour over the brownies and spread evenly to coat.
- Let cool completely before slicing into 16 squares.
Notes
If using unsalted butter, add a pinch of ¼ teaspoon salt to the batter. Store leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1squareCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg
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