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Lemon Brownies

Moist, buttery and infused with lemon, these brownies are bursting with flavor without being too sweet. Great for summertime . . . or anytime! They are super easy and quick to make — just about 15 minutes prep time and 25 minutes in the oven. The lemon glaze on top is tart and sweet, and makes a perfect complement to the brownies without being overpowering.

Lemon Brownies  Makes an 8x8” pan or double the recipe and bake in a 9x13” pan for 30 minutes.
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder 
1 stick butter, soft
2 eggs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Zest of 1/2 lemon, about 1/2 teaspoon
  1. Line a 8x8” baking pan with parchment paper, allow edges of paper to overlap ends for easy brownie removal (see below); spray with pan release. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Combine the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder in a large bowl.
  3. Mix in the softened butter.
  4. In another bowl whisk the eggs with the lemon juice and zest.
  5. Add to the larger bowl and mix well.
  6. Pour into a prepared 8X8 brownie pan.
  7. Bake in preheated 350° for 25 minutes.
  8. Remove and let cool, then glaze. (These brownies also freeze well.)
Lemon Glaze   -- stir together the following ingredients:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Zest of 1/2 lemon, about 1/2 teaspoon 


Recipe without photos  . . .
Lemon Brownies  Make an 8x8” pan or double the recipe and bake in a 9x13” pan for 30 minutes.
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder 
1 stick butter, soft
2 eggs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Zest of 1/2 lemon, about 1/2 teaspoon
  1. Line a 8x8” baking pan with parchment paper, allow edges of paper to overlap ends for easy brownie removal; spray with pan release. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Combine the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder in a large bowl.
  3. Mix in the softened butter.
  4. In another bowl whisk the eggs with the lemon juice and zest.
  5. Add to the larger bowl and mix well.
  6. Pour into a prepared 8X8 brownie pan.
  7. Bake in preheated 350° for 25 minutes.
  8. Remove and let cool, then glaze. (These brownies also freeze well.)
Lemon Glaze   -- stir together the following ingredients:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Zest of 1/2 lemon, about 1/2 teaspoon 

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