Description
Lemon Brownies are a tangy twist on classic brownies with a lemon glaze topping. They are soft, flavorful, and perfect for dessert or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- zest of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Rub lemon zest into granulated sugar in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Add butter and microwave until melted and hot, about 1 minute. Stir and microwave more if needed.
- Whisk in eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon extract until light and glossy.
- Fold in flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
- Pour batter into pan and spread evenly.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes until edges set and a knife comes out mostly clean.
- Let brownies cool.
- Mix lemon juice, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract for glaze. Thin with lemon extract if needed.
- Spread glaze on cooled brownies and let set before slicing.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies tender.
- Use fresh lemon zest for best flavor.
- Let glaze set completely before cutting to avoid mess.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Lemon Brownies, Lemon Dessert, Brownie Recipe, Lemon Glaze