Description
These Easy Lemon Brownies are a sweet and tangy twist on the classic brownie. With a soft, chewy texture and a vibrant lemon glaze, they’re refreshing, bright, and incredibly easy to make with simple pantry ingredients—perfect for brunch, dessert, or a citrusy treat any time of year.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1–2 tbsp lemon juice (for glaze)
- Optional: extra lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.
- Cream butter and sugar together in a bowl until smooth.
- Mix in eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture and stir until smooth.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 22–28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool almost completely.
- Whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice to make the glaze. Pour over cooled brownies and spread evenly.
- Let glaze set, then slice into squares and serve.
Notes
- Add fresh berries like raspberries or blueberries before baking for a fruity touch.
- Use Meyer lemons for a sweeter citrus flavor.
- Make gluten-free by using a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Dust with powdered sugar if skipping the glaze.
- Mix in white chocolate chips for a creamy contrast.
- Let brownies cool before glazing to prevent glaze from soaking in.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
