Yield: 16 brownies
Lemon Brownies
These Lemon Brownies are thick, chewy, and packed with real lemon flavor. Topped with a sweet-tart lemon glaze, they taste like summer!
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups (295 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cups (2 1/2 sticks or 288 grams) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 ¼ cups (453 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest, about 1 large lemon worth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the glaze:
- 2 cups (270 grams) powdered sugar
- 3-4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9X13-inch baking pan (or line it with parchment paper). Set aside. I recommend using a glass baking dish for even baking. This helps the brownies stay moist and chewy.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl with a hand mixer (or a whisk), combine the butter and sugar. Add eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
- Add flour mixture and mix until just combined. Transfer dough into the prepared baking pan and press into an even layer.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Do not over bake! Let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before adding glaze.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and lemon zest. Add a little more lemon juice if needed to thin out the glaze until your desired consistency. Then pour glaze over the brownies, spreading evenly to coat. Let cool completely before slicing, then slice into 16 squares.
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Notes
Store: Once the glaze has set, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. I think they taste even better the next day, after the lemon has had time to settle in.
Freeze: Layer the cut squares between sheets of parchment in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature for about an hour before serving. These are best enjoyed at room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 brownie, Calories: 374kcal, Carbohydrates: 57g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 73mg, Sodium: 201mg, Potassium: 43mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 43g, Vitamin A: 495IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 36mg, Iron: 1mg