Easy Lemon Brownies
Lemon Brownies are an amazing spring time dessert. It combines our love for lemon and brownie to make the perfect soft and moist brownie bar.
Servings: 9
Cost: $3.58, $0.40 per Serving
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
- ½ cup salted butter softened at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- Zest of 1/2 a Lemon
- 2 large eggs
- 1 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 cup Flour
- ½ tsp Baking Powder
- ½ tsp Salt
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- Zest of 1/2 a Lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8x8-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, sugar, and lemon zest with a hand mixer until light and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the fresh lemon juice.
- Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir just until combined. Do not over mix.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Then slice, serve and enjoy!
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Pour the glaze evenly over the cooled brownies and spread it into an even layer.
- Allow the glaze to set for 15-20 minutes before slicing into 9 squares and serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 249mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 368IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
