If you love desserts that are sweet but also have a tangy taste, try lemon brownies! They have a rich, fudgy texture and a bright, refreshing lemon flavour. Lemon brownies are great for any time of day, from a light dessert after a big meal to a tasty snack or a fun addition to a party.
Ingredients:
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 large eggs
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2 tablespoons lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Glaze:
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
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In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Mix in the lemon zest and lemon juice until well incorporated.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
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Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
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Allow the brownies to cool completely in the baking dish on a wire rack.
For the Glaze:
Lemon Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the lemon zest and lemon juice until well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the baking dish on a wire rack.
For the Glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Once the brownies are completely cooled, spread the glaze evenly over the top.
- Allow the glaze to set before cutting into squares.
