Description
These Handmade Lemon Brownies are soft, dense, and bursting with bright lemon flavor. Finished with a sweet-tart lemon glaze, they have the chewy texture of a brownie but the fresh taste of a lemon dessert. Perfect for spring gatherings, parties, or an easy citrus treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for a softer texture)
Lemon Glaze
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully combined.
- Fold in flour and salt (and cornstarch if using) until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 22–28 minutes, until the center is set and a toothpick inserted shows moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan.
- Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice together until smooth to make the glaze.
- Spread glaze over the cooled brownies.
- Let the glaze set for 20–30 minutes before slicing into bars.
Notes
For stronger lemon flavor, add extra lemon zest to the batter or glaze. Store brownies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg