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Lemon Brownies (Lemonies)

300kcal
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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Total 35 minutes
Bright and fresh lemon-flavored brownies, perfect for tea, dessert, or a quick snack. These easy bars are moist and topped with a sweet lemon glaze.
Servings 12 squares
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American

Ingredients

For the Brownies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Method

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the melted butter and sugar until well combined.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and whisk until smooth.
  4. Stir in the flour, salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Baking
  1. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. While baking, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth.
  3. Once the brownies are done, pour the glaze over the warm brownies and let cool before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving1gCalories300kcalCarbohydrates45gProtein3gFat13gSaturated Fat8gSodium150mgSugar25g

Notes

Serve at room temperature or slightly warm. Pairs well with tea, coffee, or vanilla ice cream. Add fresh berries or a light dusting of powdered sugar if desired.

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