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Lemon Brownies [40 Minutes]

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Lemon Brownies with a soft, moist lemon layer and a glossy lemon glaze. These square bars balance sweet and tart in a cake-like texture and come together in just 40 minutes for a refreshing twist on brownie-style bars.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: undefined
  • Total Time: approximately 40 minutes
  • Yield: 9–12 bars
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour
  • Granulated sugar
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Eggs
  • Fresh lemon juice
  • Lemon zest
  • Unsalted butter, melted
  • Vanilla extract
  • For the glaze:
  • Powdered sugar
  • Fresh lemon juice (adjust to preferred consistency)
  • Optional: lemon zest for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth and pale.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined—don’t overmix.
  5. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
  6. Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is just set (a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs).
  7. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. Meanwhile, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth and pourable. Adjust the consistency—add more lemon juice if needed.
  9. Drizzle or spread the glaze over the warm bars.
  10. Let the bars cool completely (glaze should set), then use the parchment overhang to lift them out and slice into squares.

Notes

  • Blueberry boost: Sprinkle fresh blueberries over the batter before baking.
  • Cream cheese swirl: Drop spoonfuls of sweetened cream cheese on batter, gently swirl before baking.
  • Gluten-free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend; bake time may vary slightly.
  • Shortbread touch: Add ¼ tsp almond extract to the dry mix for a nutty nuance.
  • Herb infusion: Stir in a teaspoon of finely chopped fresh rosemary or thyme for an herbal twist.
  • For storage, store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If the topping softens, refrigerate them briefly until the glaze firms up.

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