Preparation time: 10mins | Cooking time: 35mins | Servings: 9
The perfect dessert for any occasion, these brownies have the right balance of bright, tart, and fresh lemon flavour that you’ll crave over and over again. My go-to treat especially during spring or summer because of its refreshing taste. Made with only a few simple ingredients, follow these easy steps to make these lovely sweet.
INGREDIENTS
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BROWNIES:
1/2 c unsalted butter, softened
3/4 c flour
2 Eggs, large
2 tbsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
3/4 c granulated sugar
1/4 tsp sea salt
GLAZE:
4 tbsp lemon juice
8 tsp lemon zest
1 c icing sugar
How to make Lemony Lemon Brownies
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees F.
To make the Brownies:
Step 1: Use butter to grease an 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Set aside.
Step 2: In a small bowl, zest and juice two lemons. Set aside.
Step 3: Add the flour, sugar, salt, and softened butter in a bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat until combined.
Step 4: Whisk the eggs, lemon zest, and lemon in a different bowl until just combined. Add this into the flour mixture and beat at medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
Step 5: Pour the mixture into the baking dish and place inside the preheated oven.
Step 6: Bake for about 23 to 25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Step 7: Once done, remove from the oven and let the brownie cool completely. Make sure to not over-bake the bars or they will turn out dry.
To make the Glaze:
Step 1: In a bowl, sift the powdered sugar. Whisk with lemon zest and juice.
Step 2: Use a rubber spatula to spread the glaze over the cooled brownies. Cut into bars and serve. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- BROWNIES:
- 1/2 c unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 c flour
- 2 Eggs, large
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3/4 c granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- GLAZE:
- 4 tbsp lemon juice
- 8 tsp lemon zest
- 1 c icing sugar
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees F.
To make the Brownies:
Step 1: Use butter to grease an 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Set aside.
Step 2: In a small bowl, zest and juice two lemons. Set aside.
Step 3: Add the flour, sugar, salt, and softened butter in a bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat until combined.
Step 4: Whisk the eggs, lemon zest, and lemon in a different bowl until just combined. Add this into the flour mixture and beat at medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
Step 5: Pour the mixture into the baking dish and place inside the preheated oven.
Step 6: Bake for about 23 to 25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Step 7: Once done, remove from the oven and let the brownie cool completely. Make sure to not over-bake the bars or they will turn out dry.
To make the Glaze:
Step 1: In a bowl, sift the powdered sugar. Whisk with lemon zest and juice.
Step 2: Use a rubber spatula to spread the glaze over the cooled brownies. Cut into bars and serve. Enjoy!
