Lemon Brownies

If you love bright citrus desserts, these Lemon Brownies are a must-make. They're soft, chewy, and packed with fresh lemon flavor, then finished with a sweet lemon glaze for the perfect bakery-style treat. These easy lemon dessert bars are perfect for spring, summer gatherings, bake sales, or anytime you want something fresh and sunny.

If you enjoy easy bar desserts, you may also like Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars or Lemon Russian Tea Cakes.

Why You'll Love These Lemon Brownies

• They feel like a fun twist on classic brownies for lemon lovers
• They have a soft, chewy texture with lots of fresh lemon flavor
• The sweet lemon glaze makes them extra pretty and delicious
• They're easy to make with simple pantry ingredients
• They're perfect for spring brunches, showers, holidays, and potlucks

Key Ingredients

Some of the ingredients you will need for Lemon Brownies:

• All-purpose flour - gives the brownies structure
• Granulated sugar - sweetens the bars and helps create a tender texture
• Butter, softened - adds richness and helps create that soft, dense brownie texture
• Eggs - bind the batter and keep the brownies moist
• Fresh lemon juice - adds bright citrus flavor
• Lemon zest - gives the brownies their best fresh lemon taste

How to Make Lemon Brownies

Preheat the oven. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease or line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.

Mix the dry ingredients. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.

Add the butter. Add the softened butter to the flour mixture. Using a hand mixer on low speed, or a sturdy spoon, mix until no large pieces of butter remain and the mixture looks evenly combined.

Mix the wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.

Combine the batter. Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir just until smooth and fully combined. Do not overmix.

Spread into the pan. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.

Bake. Bake for 23 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center no longer looks wet. Be careful not to overbake.

Cool completely. Let the brownies cool fully in the pan before adding the glaze.

How to Make the Lemon Glaze

In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a little more lemon juice, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it reaches a thick but spreadable consistency.

Spread the glaze over the completely cooled brownies. Let the glaze set before slicing and serving.

Expert Tips

• Use softened butter, not melted butter, for the best dense brownie texture.
• Don't overmix the batter or the brownies can turn out tougher than you want.
• For the best lemon flavor, use fresh zest and juice.
• Let the brownies cool completely before glazing so the glaze stays on top instead of melting into the bars.
• For clean slices, chill the brownies for a little while after the glaze sets.

FAQs

Storage

Store lemon brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If you like a firmer texture, store them in the fridge. If you prefer them softer, let them come to room temperature before serving.

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