Easy Lemon Brownies Recipe: The Best Zesty Treat You’ll Love
A delicious and easy recipe for lemon brownies that every lemon lover will adore.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the lemon zest and juice.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For extra zest, consider adding lemon icing on top.
- Make sure to use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg