Description
Delightful Lemon Brownies combining sweet and tangy flavors in a fudgy, rich base, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan by greasing it or lining with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the granulated sugar to the melted butter and whisk until combined.
- Add the eggs into the butter-sugar mixture, whisking well after each addition.
- Infuse with lemon by adding lemon zest and fresh lemon juice, stirring well.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for about 15-20 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar and slicing into squares.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an elevated dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Lemon Brownies, Dessert, Spring Dessert, Citrus Desserts, Baking