Easy Lemon Brownies
Bright, tangy lemon squares with a moist, brownie‑like base—simple to make and perfect for citrus cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40–45 minutes
- Yield: 9–16 brownies (depending on cut size)
- Category: Dessert • Bars • Citrus
- Method: Baking (oven)
- Cuisine: American / Classic
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
½ cup (113 g) butter, melted
¾ cup granulated sugar
Zest of 1–2 lemons
2 large eggs
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 cup + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, and lemon zest. Rub zest into sugar to release oils.
Whisk in eggs one at a time until mixture is glossy. Stir in lemon juice.
Fold in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined—don’t overmix.
Spread batter evenly in the pan and bake for 25–30 minutes. Look for set edges and moist crumbs on a toothpick.
Cool completely in pan.
For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Spread over cooled brownies. Let set before slicing.
Notes
For a softer bite, let brownies sit at room temp 30 min before serving.
White chocolate chips or blueberries add richness or fruitiness.
Easily doubled—use a 9×13-inch pan and adjust bake time.
Can be made gluten-free with a 1:1 flour blend.
Glaze can be swapped for cream cheese icing or dusting of powdered sugar.
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