Lemon Brownies: Irresistibly Zesty and Uniquely Delicious
Enjoy these Lemon Brownies that are uniquely delicious and bursting with zesty lemon flavor.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 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
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sugar and melted butter.
- Add eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before dusting with powdered sugar and cutting into squares.
Notes
- You can adjust the lemon flavor by adding more lemon zest.
- For an extra touch, drizzle with lemon glaze after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Lemon Brownies, Dessert, Baking