Easy Lemon Brownies Recipe: A Zesty Twist to Brighten Your Day
A delightful recipe for lemon brownies that adds a zesty twist to your dessert table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- For an extra zing, add a glaze of lemon juice and powdered sugar on top.
- Ensure you measure ingredients accurately for the best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Easy Lemon Brownies, Lemon Desserts, Brownie Recipe