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Easy Lemon Brownies

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These easy lemon brownies are a tangy, fudgy twist on classic brownies, featuring fresh lemon zest and juice with a sweet lemon glaze.

Ingredients

  • 1¼ cups (150 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp (14 g) cornstarch
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1¼ cups (250 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon zest
  • ¾ cup (170 g) warm melted unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125 g) powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1½ tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Grease and line an 8×8‑inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together the flour, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Rub the lemon zest into the sugar until tinted yellow.
  4. Stir in the warm butter, oil, eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth, avoiding overmixing.
  5. Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 22 minutes, or until a toothpick shows a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then lift out using the parchment overhang.
  8. Whisk together the glaze ingredients until smooth, then drizzle over cooled brownies.
  9. Allow glaze to set before slicing into 16 squares.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice and zest for best flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter to maintain a fudgy texture.
  • Brownies can be frozen before glazing for up to 3 months.
  • Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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