Lemon Brownies

4.78 from 18 votes

These lemon brownies are soft, chewy, and full of bright fresh lemon flavor. Finished with a simple lemon glaze, they’re an easy citrus dessert that’s perfect for spring and summer.

Prep Time15

Cook Time23

Total Time38

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 247kcal

Author: Chantelle DeJager

Ingredients

¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter softened
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
zest of 1 lemon

For the Glaze

¾ cup powdered sugar
1 to 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease or line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
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.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir just until smooth and fully combined.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 23 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center no longer looks wet. Do not overbake.
Let the brownies cool completely in the pan.
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Add more lemon juice, a little at a time, until the glaze is thick but spreadable.
Spread the glaze over the cooled brownies. Let the glaze set before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
Softened butter works best in this recipe. Do not melt it.
Let the brownies cool completely before adding glaze.
For clean slices, chill briefly after glazing.

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