Lemon Brownies
These refreshing lemon brownies, a favorite at potlucks, are sure to delight lemon lovers.
Equipment
- Electric mixer
- 8-inch square baking pan
- Wire rack
Ingredients
Lemon Brownies
- 0.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups white sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest plus more for glaze
Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 0.25 cup lemon juice or to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- Beat flour, white sugar, butter, and salt together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until well mixed.
- Whisk eggs, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest together in a separate bowl.
- Pour egg mixture into flour mixture; beat on medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth, about 3 minutes.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 23 to 25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack until bottom of pan is warm to the touch.
- Meanwhile, make the lemon glaze: Whisk confectioners' sugar, ¼ cup lemon juice, vanilla extract, and lemon zest together in a bowl until smooth. Spread glaze over cooled brownies. Cut into squares.
Notes
Be sure not to bake them too long, as they can turn out dry. They are more cake-like than a traditional brownie. Use lots of lemon juice in the glaze but taste as you go to find the perfect balance.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 82mgPotassium: 28mgSugar: 16gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 9mg
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