Lemon Brownie Recipe

These lemon brownies are sweet and tangy with a soft, moist texture topped with a glaze. This lemon blondie is the best with lemon zest and juice in every bite!

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Ingredients

For the brownies:

½ cup salted butter , softened (1 stick)
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 lemon , zested
2 large eggs
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder

For the glaze:

¾ cup powdered sugar
1 ½ Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
zest of 1/2 lemon

Instructions

Prep. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare an 8x8" pan by spraying with cooking spray or lining with parchment paper, and set aside.
Make batter. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together 1/2 cup salted butter, 3/4 cup sugar, and zest of one lemon until light and fluffy. Add 2 eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add 1 Tablespoon lemon juice. Add 3/4 cup flour and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and mix until just combined.
Bake. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth into an even layer. Bake 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the brownies comes out clean. Let cool for 10-15 minutes.
Glaze. For the glaze, whisk together 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 1 1/2 Tablespoons lemon juice and 1/2 lemon zest, then pour over the brownies, spreading evenly to coat.
Cool and slice. Let cool completely before slicing. Then slice into 16 squares.

Notes

Note: If using unsalted butter, make sure to add a pinch of 1/4 teaspoon salt to the batter.

Storage: Store leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.

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