Lemon Brownies
Lemon Brownies
Ingredients
For the Lemon Brownies
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest, from 1 large lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Lemon Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan, or line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
In a separate medium bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Add the large eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, whisking well after each addition until fully incorporated. Stir in the lemon zest and fresh lemon juice.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter; a few lumps are okay.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared 8x8 inch baking pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not wet batter. The edges should be lightly golden.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This will take at least 30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min
- 9
While the brownies are cooling, prepare the lemon glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and milk until smooth and pourable. If the glaze is too thick, add a tiny bit more milk; if too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Once the brownies are completely cool, lift them out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut them into desired square pieces.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Drizzle or spread the lemon glaze evenly over the cooled and cut lemon brownies. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving.
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Lemon Brownies
For the Lemon Brownies
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest, from 1 large lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Lemon Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan, or line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
In a separate medium bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Add the large eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, whisking well after each addition until fully incorporated. Stir in the lemon zest and fresh lemon juice.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter; a few lumps are okay.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Pour the batter into the prepared 8x8 inch baking pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not wet batter. The edges should be lightly golden.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This will take at least 30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min - 9
While the brownies are cooling, prepare the lemon glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and milk until smooth and pourable. If the glaze is too thick, add a tiny bit more milk; if too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Once the brownies are completely cool, lift them out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut them into desired square pieces.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Drizzle or spread the lemon glaze evenly over the cooled and cut lemon brownies. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving.
⏱️ 5 min