Lemon Brownies Recipe

These lemon brownies are dense, fudgy, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor. Combining the texture of classic brownies with bright lemon juice and zest, they create a perfectly balanced sweet and tangy dessert.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 40

Servings: brownies

Calories: 210kcal

Author: Chloe White

Cost: $3

Equipment

8x8 inch baking pan
Parchment paper
Mixing bowls
whisk
electric mixer
spatula
Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp lemon zest
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
1-2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
1/2 tsp lemon zest (optional, for glaze)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Whisk together flour and salt in a bowl.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon juice and zest.
Mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
Bake for 23–25 minutes until edges are set and center slightly soft.
Cool completely before glazing.
Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice (and zest if using) to form glaze.
Spread glaze over brownies and let set before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix or overbake to maintain a fudgy texture. Use fresh lemon juice and zest for best flavor. Let brownies cool completely before glazing. Store at room temperature up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.

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