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The Ultimate Lemon Brownies

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  • Author: elowen-morris
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Enjoy these irresistible Lemon Brownies! Soft, citrusy, and perfectly sweet, this recipe guarantees scrumptious results.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare a greased and floured 9×13 inch baking pan.
  3. Mix melted butter with sugar until creamy.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla, whisk until smooth.
  5. Combine flour, salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice; stir until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let cool completely in the pan.
  9. Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar and lemon juice.
  10. Glaze the cooled brownies and cut into squares.

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh lemons and be careful not to overmix the batter.