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Tender, moist, and absolutely delicious, these Lemon Brownies are your perfect summer dessert. Easy to throw together, and they keep you coming back for more.
I’m a HUGE lemon lover, always have been, and always will be. If there is something that I can bake that is lemon, I’m all for it. That is why we cannot get enough of these Lemon Brownies.
Yes, Lemon Brownies are a thing, some people can call them blondies or bars, but they have a more brownie-like texture than your typical lemon bar recipe.
With the batter and glaze filled with lemony goodness, you will not be shy on the flavor, yet it will not be overpowering. It is a great balance that just works so well.
These are one of those recipes that we love to bring to all our summer gatherings. Most people like lemon so it is always a sure bet that these will be universally loved.
Pantry staple ingredients help these come together nicely as well. So if you are a lemon fan and want a fun and tasty recipe, I highly recommend making these Lemon Brownies.
Some of my other favorite bar recipes that we have on our site include: Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars, Peach Crumble Bars and Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars.
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- Easy-to-find ingredients help these come together quickly.
- They have the perfect balance of lemon flavor.
- They feed a crowd!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE BELOW):
All-purpose flour
Butter
Granulated sugar
Lemon juice
Lemon zest
Baking powder
Eggs
Powdered sugar
HOW TO MAKE LEMON BROWNIES:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9’’x 13’’ baking pan with parchment paper. Set it aside.
- Place butter in a medium-sized bowl and beat it until creamy. Then add sugar and beat for a couple of minutes until soft and fluffy.
- Next, add one egg at a time, beating each egg until well combined.
- Add lemon zest and lemon juice, and stir to combine.
- In a different bowl, mix flour with baking powder. Then, incorporate it into the brownies batter. Mix with a silicone spatula to combine.
- Pour your brownie batter into the prepared baking tray, and use the back of the spatula to extend it evenly.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are brownish and the center is set. For fudgy brownies, your baking time will be closer to 22 minutes. For spongy brownies, 25 to 28 minutes will be ideal.
- Once out of the oven, let it cool to room temperature before unmolding and slicing.
- Before serving, mix all the ingredients for the lemon glaze in a small bowl. Then, coat your brownies with it and let the glaze harden.
- Slice and enjoy!
WHAT IS THE TASTE AND TEXTURE OF THESE?
These Lemon Brownies, also known as Lemonies are super fluffy, buttery, and moist. They’re packed with a big bold lemon flavor so if you love brownies and lemon, this option is more than amazing!
CAN I ADD ANYTHING TO THESE?
Absolutely! One thing that we regularly add to this recipe is white chocolate chips! It really gives it a nice white chocolate flavor and a nice texture contrast.
You can also add some fresh or dried blueberries to these as well to give them the amazing lemon blueberry flavor.
DO I HAVE TO USE THE GLAZE?
The glaze really sets these Lemon Brownies off, and I highly recommend it. If you are wanting a less sweet option you can add some powdered sugar in its place.
HOW TO STORE:
These can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where they will keep for up to 5 days.
They can also be frozen, preferably without the glaze. Place cut brownies in a freezer bag or container, you can also wrap them individually, and they will keep for up to 3 months.
To defrost, remove to refrigerator or countertop overnight until thawed, glaze and then enjoy!
TIPS AND TRICKS:
- Fresh lemon juice is best in this, bottled can be used in a pinch but will not taste like real lemon.
- Lemon zest is great in this recipe as it will give it a little more lemon punch.
- You can use powdered sugar instead of the glaze.
- These can be frozen, see above on how to do that.
- Other ingredients can be added, see above for some suggestions.
Love brownies and lemon? Why not combine the two and make these Lemon Brownies! Super flavorful, fun, and easy.
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Lemon Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour spoon and level
- 1 cup butter 8oz, at room temperature
- 1 ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 Tablespoon lemon juice about 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest zest of one lemon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 eggs at room temperature
Lemon Glaze:
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ Tablespoon lemon juice
- Zest of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9’’x 13’’ baking pan with parchment paper. Set it aside.
- Place butter in a medium-sized bowl and beat it until creamy. Then add sugar and beat for a couple of minutes until soft and fluffy.
- Next, add one egg at a time, beating each egg until well combined.
- Add lemon zest and lemon juice, and stir to combine.
- In a different bowl, mix flour with baking powder. Then, incorporate it into the brownies batter. Mix with a silicone spatula to combine.
- Pour your brownie batter into the prepared baking tray, and use the back of the spatula to extend it evenly.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are brownish and the center is set. For fudgy brownies, your baking time will be closer to 22 minutes. For spongy brownies, 25 to 28 minutes will be ideal.
- Once out of the oven, let it cool to room temperature before unmolding and slicing.
- Before serving, mix all the ingredients for the lemon glaze in a small bowl. Then, coat your brownies with it and let the glaze harden.
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Fresh lemon juice is best in this, bottled can be used in a pinch but will not taste as real lemon.
- Lemon zest is great in this recipe as it will give it a little more lemon punch.
- You can use powdered sugar instead of the glaze.
- These can be frozen, see above on how to do that.
- Other ingredients can be added, see above for some suggestions.
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