Description
Lemon brownies burst with zesty brightness, bringing a delightful twist to your classic dessert game. These sweet-tart squares come drizzled with a tangy glaze that makes your taste buds dance with pure citrusy joy.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
Citrus Components:
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Arrange your oven rack in the center position and preheat to 350°F. Prepare a 9×9-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper and applying a light coat of cooking spray.
- Melt 2 sticks of unsalted butter in a large mixing bowl. Whisk in 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until the mixture looks smooth and glossy.
- Crack 2 large eggs into the butter-sugar mixture. Add ¼ cup fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoon lemon zest. Whisk vigorously until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, combine 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Sift these dry ingredients together.
- Gently fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined, taking care not to overmix the batter.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly across the surface.
- Slide the pan into the preheated 350°F oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through for even browning.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out with a few moist crumbs. The edges should look golden and slightly pulled away from the pan.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
- For the glaze, whisk 1 cup powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and ½ teaspoon lemon zest until silky and smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the slightly warm brownies, allowing it to cascade naturally across the surface.
- Let the brownies cool completely so the glaze can set. Slice into 16 perfect squares and serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Check the brownies around 22 minutes to prevent overbaking, as they should remain moist and tender.
- Zest the lemons before juicing to maximize flavor and ensure you capture the bright citrus essence.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free blend that contains xanthan gum.
- Room temperature eggs blend more smoothly and help create a more uniform texture in your lemon brownies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Brownies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 246 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg