Lemon Brownies
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Baking with Lemons
Why This Recipe Works
- Quick and Easy: These lemon brownies are ready in no time! This is one of those easy dessert recipes I reach for when I’m in the mood for dessert QUICK.
- Delicious: Flavors of brightly tart lemons encompass flaky textures that are just so chewy and fudgy. You’ll love biting into these cakey lemon brownies.
- Family-Friendly: The entire family will love these easy lemon brownies! How could anyone not love them?! They’re perfect for whenever you’re wanting sunshine in a dish.
What Are Lemon Brownies?
Lemon brownies are cakey squares of zest lemon, butter, and sugar that are baked to perfection. Not only are they baked to perfection, but these lemon brownies are also coated in a sweet lemon glaze that makes these brownies just irresistible. When I say I love these brownies: I really love them!
Ingredients
You will don’t need much for these fudgy lemon brownies! You’ll love how minimal this recipe is!
- Lemons: You will need three medium-sized lemons for both zest and juice.
- Eggs
- Butter: Unsalted butter is best.
- Sugar: Both granulated and powdered sugars are needed for this recipe!
- Flour: All-purpose flour is what I used for these lemon brownies!
- Salt
How to Make Lemon Brownies
Step 1
First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease an 8×8 baking dish lined with parchment paper with butter.
Step 2
Next, zest and juice the lemons and set them aside.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, zest, and juice. Set aside.
Step 4
In a mixer, cream the butter with sugar, flour, and salt. Add the egg mixture.
Step 5
Beat on medium speed for two minutes and spread into prepared pan.
For the Lemon Glaze
Powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest.
Whisk together until smooth.
Spread on bars. Place in the refrigerator to set.
Cut to serve. Store in the refrigerator.
LOVE IT? PIN IT!
Make sure to save these lemon brownies on your favorite Pinterest recipe board before you go! You’ll want to make sure you have this dessert recipe on hand!
Are Brownies Always Chocolate?
Not necessarily! We like to call these lemon squares brownies because they are super chewy and gooey like fudgy brownies.
What Makes a Brownie a Brownie?
What makes a brownie a true brownie is the ratio of butter, sugar, and flour and how gooey and fudgy it is.
Can Lemon Brownies Be Frozen?
Yes! If you want to freeze the brownies, just allow them cool once they have been removed from the oven and wrap them in plastic wrap. Don’t cut the brownies, but just wrap them in plastic wrap then foil.
Tips
- You will need the juice of 1 ½ of the lemons.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days.
If you like this lemon brownie recipe, then be sure to check out my full page of bar recipes! And here are even more lemon recipes to love, if you are lucky enough to find yourself with a big bunch of lemons!
- Gooey Lemon Rolls
- Lemon Raspberry Bundt Cake
- Lemon Blueberry Trifle
- Easy Lemon Box Pie
- Lemon Poke Cake
- Glazed Lemon Cookies
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Lemon Brownies
Equipment
Ingredients
- For the Brownies:
- 1 stick unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- For the Glaze:
- 4 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 8 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8×8 baking dish lined with parchment paper with butter.
- Zest and juice lemons and set aside.
- In a small bowl whisk together eggs, zest and juice, set aside.
- In your mixer, cream butter with sugar, flour and salt. Add the egg mixture.
- Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes and spread into prepared pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until edges are golden brown. Do not over bake, or bars will be dry.
- For the Glaze: Whisk together and spread on bars. Place in the refrigerator to set.
- Cut to serve. Store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Nutrition
How fantastic looking!
These look fabulous and what a treat to have all those avocados and lemons!
Yummy
Absolutely gorgeous!!! You are so Blessed! Hope to see them for #ThursdayTweetTreats! Can’t wait to share them!
This looks wonderful! Thanks for bringing it by and linking up at the Weekend Social on http://www.KitchenDreaming.com! We hope to see you again next week.
What a fantastic recipe! We thoroughly enjoyed it! Thank you so much for attending Weekend Social Blog Hop and Link Party #13 ! We hope to see you there Friday at 9 PM to kick off week 14! We can hardly wait to see what you surprise us with!!
Heidy L. McCallum of The McCallum’s Shamrock Patch
Oh how wonderful to be able to grow your own lemons, limes and avocados! It’s lovely that you were able to bring some home with you. The Lemon Brownies look amazing – I adore lemon desserts! I’ve pinned this post for future reference and hope to make them soon! Thank you for sharing this post with us at the Hearth and Soul hop.
These lemon glazed brownies are so moist and have the perfect tartness. The perfect way to use my lemons from my lemon tree!
These lemon brownies look fabulous! A perfect summer dessert.
I am usually all about the chocolate desserts, except when it comes to lemon! These will be such a delicious treat this summer!
I’ve never heard of lemon brownies before, but you were right about their gooey texture! So bright, citrusy, and delicious!
This is a match made in heaven. I can’t describe how wonderful the lemon is!
Such a vintage classic recipe. I love all things lemon!
This is such a delicious dessert! I can’t wait to make it again!
These lemon brownies are divine! I made them for my Granddaughters baby shower and they were delicious. This will definitely be on my list for future cooking. Everyone should go out and get some lemons and make them. You will not be disappointed!
Brenda Maxey
Brenda – I am so happy that you liked them! Congrats to you and your granddaughter on the baby! <3
Do you let the brownies cool before putting the glaze on them?
I usually glaze when they are slightly warm!
Have you doubled the recipe to fit a 9×13 pan. How long do you think it should bake?
Technically a doubled recipe would be more than a 9×13. I have not done that. You would honestly have to just watch it to make sure they are set. They will be thicker than the original recipe.