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Best Lemon Brownies Recipe

Delicious Best Lemon Brownies Recipe for a Tangy Sweet Treat

Discover the Best Lemon Brownies Recipe, a tangy sweet treat combining the rich texture of brownies with vibrant lemon flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • ? cup salted butter softened
  • ? cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large lemon zested
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ? cup all-purpose flour
  • ? teaspoon baking powder
  • ? cup powdered sugar
  • 1 ? Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ? lemon zest

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350?F. Prepare an 8x8 inch pan by spraying with cooking spray or lining with parchment paper, and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together ? cup salted butter, ? cup granulated sugar, and the zest of one lemon until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 2 eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice.
  4. Add ? cup all-purpose flour and ? teaspoon baking powder, and mix until just combined.
  5. 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.
  6. Let cool for 10-15 minutes.
  7. For the glaze, whisk together ? cup powdered sugar, 1 ? Tablespoons lemon juice and ? lemon zest, then pour over the brownies, spreading evenly to coat.
  8. Let cool completely before slicing into 16 squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1square

Notes

Feel free to customize these brownies by adding white chocolate chips, nuts, or a sprinkle of sea salt on top for that sweet-salty contrast.

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