Description
A refreshing twist on classic brownies with a bright, tangy lemon flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the granulated sugar and melted unsalted butter in a bowl until well blended.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate the flour and salt, stirring until just combined.
- Add the fresh lemon juice and zest, mixing gently.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Cool the brownies in the pan.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- Glaze the cooled brownies generously.
- Slice them into squares and serve.
Notes
Pair with tea or coffee, and consider adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: lemon brownies, dessert, baking, citrus, sweet treat, lemon dessert