Easy Lemon Brownies Recipe: Brighten Your Day with Zesty Flavor
Enjoy these delightful easy lemon brownies that complement your day with a burst of citrus flavor.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the mixture and beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the brownies cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, you can add more lemon zest to the batter.
- These lemon brownies pair well with a dusting of powdered sugar on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Easy Lemon Brownies, Lemon Desserts, Zesty Recipes