If you are one of those people that likes a zest of lemon with your desserts, then this one’s for you! This recipe is positively delicious and is sure to satisfy your lemony cravings. This recipe shakes things up a bit and though it doesn’t feature chocolate like the term “brownies” typically implies, it’s got a smooth, yummy glaze on top that perfectly compliments the lemon flavor. You’ve gotta give them a try!
Sumptuous Lemon Brownies
Recipe credit: Kitchen Fun with My Three Sons
Ingredients
Brownie Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
Lemon Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 4 tbsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Using a large bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- Using a standing mixer, beat together the butter, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time until combined.
- Gradually beat in the dry ingredients until combined.
- Pour batter into the baking pan and bake in the oven for 25-28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Make sure to not over bake.
- Allow to completely cool on the counter.
- Using a large mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until combined.
- Pour the glaze over the lemon bars and spread evenly.
- Allow hardening overnight before enjoying!
If you’re looking for a slimmed down version of these brownies then you might want to try these skinny brownies instead. With less than 100 calories per brownie, they make for a delectable dessert guilt-free!
Skinny Lemon Brownies
Recipe credit: Recipe Diaries
Ingredients
Brownie Ingredients:
- 1 cup of white flour
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 2 large or extra large eggs
- 3/4 cup superfine sugar or granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp Kosher or sea salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Lemon Glaze Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mist a nonstick 8 or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the softened butter with the sugar and beat with a hand-held mixer until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time until well incorporated. Add the lemon juice, zest, and vanilla extract and mix just until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and beat at medium speed for about 1 to 2 minutes until nice and creamy.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for about 20-24 minutes. Try not to over bake. The edges will turn lightly golden brown. A toothpick should have moist crumbs. Let cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes.
- While cooling, prepare the glaze and then spread over the brownies and sprinkle on the zest. Cut into 16 brownies and enjoy!
Health Benefits of Lemons
Lemons are a delicious fruit that are high in vitamin C and antioxidants. These can boost your overall health and wellbeing in many ways. With all of these amazing benefits, it’s a no-brainer to add this citrusy goodness to your desserts! Lemons may (1):
- lower your risk of stroke
- lower blood pressure
- help prevent certain types of cancer
- prevent asthma
- boost your immune system
- help you lose weight
We hope you enjoy making these brownies as much as we did! Baking can be so much fun and these Lemon Brownies are sure to be a hit at your next get together with family and friends!
