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The Best Easy, Fudgy Lemon Brownies with a Tangy Lemon Glaze

Close-up of a square slice of Lemon Brownies with a rich, dark base and a bright yellow layer topped with white lemon glaze.
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Make these easy, fudgy lemon brownies for a bright, zesty dessert perfect for spring or summer. This recipe yields moist, chewy bars topped with a simple, tangy lemon glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and granulated sugar together until combined.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
  4. Stir in the lemon zest, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing only until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
  9. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  10. Prepare the glaze: Whisk the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice together until smooth. Add more powdered sugar or lemon juice, one teaspoon at a time, to reach a thick but pourable consistency.
  11. Once cooled, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top of the brownies. Let the glaze set before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • For extra fudgy texture, slightly underbake the brownies by about 2 minutes.
  • You can substitute the lemon juice in the batter with lime juice for a citrus variation.
  • If you want a stronger lemon flavor in the base, add 1 teaspoon of lemon extract along with the vanilla.

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