Description
Lemon brownies are a delightful twist on traditional desserts, combining a fudgy texture with the bright, zesty flavor of fresh lemons. These sunshine-infused treats are perfect for any occasion, from picnics to cozy evenings at home. With their cheerful yellow hue and a light dusting of powdered sugar, they’re sure to impress and satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice and zest until combined.
- Gently fold in the flour and baking powder until just mixed.
- Beat in each egg one at a time until the batter is shiny but thick.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar and cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg