Description
Indulge in the delightful zest of Easy Lemon Brownies, a refreshing twist on traditional brownies that perfectly combines a fudgy texture with bright lemon flavors. These brownies are incredibly easy to make and are sure to impress at any gathering, from picnics to parties. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll be enjoying these luscious treats in no time. Topped with a tangy lemon glaze, they offer an irresistible finish that enhances their citrusy goodness. Perfect for sharing or savoring on your own, this recipe is your go-to for a quick and satisfying dessert.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from 2–3 lemons)
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In one mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix softened butter, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed—avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice and zest; adjust consistency as needed.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before glazing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg