Description
Bright, tangy, and delightfully fudgy, these lemon brownies blend citrusy sweetness with a rich brownie texture. Quick to make and impossible to resist—perfect for spring brunches, potlucks, or simple midday treats.
Ingredients
1 cup all‑purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
For the Lemon Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons lemon juice
Optional: ½ tablespoon lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8″ baking pan with parchment or grease it lightly.
In one bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar. Stir in eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice until combined.
In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to wet ingredients and stir gently until smooth.
Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 20–24 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
Cool completely before glazing. Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice (and zest, if using), then spread over brownies. Let’s set before slicing.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice and zest for best flavor.
Avoid overbaking—check at 20 minutes to preserve that fudgy texture.
Cool brownies fully before glazing to maintain the visual appeal.
Optionally chill before slicing for clean edges and a firmer texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Bar Treat
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: lemon brownies, citrus dessert, spring treat, fudgy lemon bars