Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the flour and salt until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 22–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before preparing the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Spread over cooled brownies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg