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Best Lemon Brownies Recipe (With Lemony Glaze) Recipe

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This Best Lemon Brownies recipe combines the rich, moist texture of classic brownies with a bright, zesty lemon flavor and a sweet lemon glaze. Made with yellow cake mix, lemon pudding, fresh lemon juice, and zest, these lemon brownies are easy to prepare and perfect for a refreshing dessert that serves nine.

Ingredients

Brownies

  • 15.25 ounces yellow cake mix (e.g., Betty Crocker)
  • 3.4 ounces lemon instant pudding mix
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Lemon Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (plus more if needed)
  • Lemon zest for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pan: Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and spray it with non-stick cooking spray to ensure easy removal of the brownies later.
  2. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking.
  3. Mix the Batter: In a medium mixing bowl, use an electric hand mixer to combine the yellow cake mix, lemon instant pudding mix, fresh lemon juice, eggs, and lemon zest until smooth and well blended.
  4. Pour Batter: Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan, then use a spatula to spread it evenly throughout the pan.
  5. Bake Brownies: Bake for 22-24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with only moist crumbs, avoiding any wet batter.
  6. Cool Brownies: Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, using the parchment paper edges, lift the brownies out of the pan and place on a cooling rack to cool completely.
  7. Prepare Glaze: While the brownies cool, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a bowl until smooth. Add additional lemon juice a few drops at a time if needed to achieve your desired glaze consistency.
  8. Finish and Serve: Once cooled, slice the brownies into squares. Drizzle the lemon glaze over the top and garnish with lemon zest if desired before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the brightest lemon flavor.
  • Ensure not to overbake to keep the brownies moist and chewy.
  • The glaze consistency can be adjusted by slowly adding lemon juice; it should be thick but pourable.
  • Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • For a tangier glaze, increase lemon juice gradually but do not make the glaze too runny.

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