Ingredients
– 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
– ¾ cup powdered sugar
– 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
– Zest of ½ lemon
Instructions
1-Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8 inch pan by spraying with cooking spray or lining with parchment paper.
2-In a large bowl or stand mixer bowl, beat together the butter, sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy.
3-Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4-Mix in the fresh lemon juice.
5-Add the flour and baking powder, mixing until just combined.
6-Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top evenly.
7-Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 10-15 minutes.
8-For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest, then pour over the cooled brownies and spread evenly.
9-Finally, let cool completely before slicing into 16 squares.
Last Step:
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🍋 Line the pan with parchment or foil for easy cleanup.
🍊 Enhance lemon flavor by adding extra zest, juice, or lemon extract.
❄️ Store leftovers covered at room temperature up to 3 days; freeze for longer storage up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 124
- Sugar: 13 grams
- Sodium: 52 milligrams
- Fat: 5 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Carbohydrates: 17 grams
- Protein: 1 gram
- Cholesterol: 31 milligrams