Easy Lemon Brownies Recipe: A Refreshingly Sweet Twist for You
Enjoy a delightful twist on brownies with this easy lemon brownies recipe that combines the richness of chocolate with the refreshing taste of lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- Add melted butter, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool and prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar and lemon juice together.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled brownies and let set before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For an extra lemony flavor, increase the lemon zest.
- These brownies can be served chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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