Ingredients
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– Zest of 1 lemon
– ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
Creating these incredible Lemon Brownies requires just a few simple steps. Follow this easy guide to ensure success:
1. Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Mix Butter and Sugar: In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar. Stir until well combined.
3. Add Eggs and Flavorings: Add the eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the mixer. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
6. Pour Into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
7. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool in the pan for about 30 minutes.
9. Prepare the Glaze: While the brownies cool, prepare the lemon glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.
10. Drizzle the Glaze: Once the brownies are completely cool, pour the glaze over the top, spreading it evenly.
11. Slice and Serve: Cut the brownies into squares for serving.
With these steps, you’ll be delighted to find that creating Lemon Brownies is a breeze!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16 squares
- Calories: 200 kcal (per square)
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 2g