Easy Lemon Brownies Recipe: The Delightfully Sweet Treat You’ll Crave
A delightful recipe for easy lemon brownies that combines sweet and tart flavors for a refreshing treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter and sugar until combined.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Stir in the flour, salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For an extra zing, add more lemon zest to the batter.
- These brownies are great served with a dusting of powdered sugar on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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