Perfect Lemon Brownies Recipe with Glaze
These Fudgy Lemon Brownies are the perfect treat for spring and summer. Every bite is refreshing and bursting with lemon flavor while also having the fudgy, indulgent texture of a brownie. The brownie is topped with a smooth lemon glaze that adds texture and sweetness to each bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 tbsp Lemon Zest
- 3/4 cup Salted Butter, melted and warm
- 1 tbsp Oil, Avocado, Vegetable or Canola Oil
- 2 Large Eggs
- 3 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- In a large mixing bowl, add the granulated sugar and lemon zest
- Use your fingers to evenly distribute the zest throughout the sugar. Rub your fingers together as if you're massaging the zest into the sugar (Note: This creates a more even distribution instead of clumping in the batter)
- Add in the remaining liquid ingredients and whisk until fully combined
- Fold in the flour and cornstarch until just combined, you don't want to overmix the batter
- Line a square 8x8 pan with parchment paper for easy removal (however, you can also grease with nonstick spray)
- Transfer the batter to the pan and spread in an even layer
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 27-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out of the center clean
- Take the brownies out of the oven and let the brownies sit in the pan for 15 minutes
- Remove the brownies from the pan to cool completely on a cooling rack
- While cooling, make the lemon glaze
- Once fully cooled, slowly pour over the glaze. Use an offset spatula or knife to spread the glaze out in an even layer
- Let sit at room temperature for 45 minutes
- Slice the brownies
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1brownie, Calories: 207kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 43mg, Sodium: 77mg, Potassium: 27mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 20g, Vitamin A: 296IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 9mg, Iron: 1mg