Description
Delightful Lemon Brownies that balance tangy lemon flavor with sweetness for a perfect spring or summer treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Combine the melted butter and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl and whisk to dissolve the sugar.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice until combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool, then dust with powdered sugar before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
For a vegan option, replace butter with coconut oil and eggs with a flaxseed mixture. Ensure to use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg