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Lemon Brownies Recipe – Sunshine in Every Bite!

Soft, chewy lemon brownies bursting with fresh citrus flavor and topped with a sweet-tart lemon glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 9 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp lemon juice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • 8x8 baking pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix melted butter and sugar until smooth.
  3. Add eggs, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla; whisk well.
  4. Fold in flour and salt until just combined.
  5. Bake for 22–25 minutes until set.
  6. Cool completely, then glaze and slice.

Notes

Do not overbake to keep brownies chewy.