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Lemon Brownies

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  • Author: cookwithamilia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40–45 minute
  • Yield: 16 squares
  • Category: Dessert, Bars
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These ultra-soft and zesty Lemon Brownies are bursting with bright citrus flavor! Made with white chocolate and fresh lemon zest, they’re chewy like a brownie but flavored like the best lemon bar you’ve ever had. Topped with a tangy lemon glaze, these are the perfect lemon dessert for spring or summer.

Ingredients

Ingredients:
Lemon Brownies:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter

  • 1 (4 oz) white chocolate bar (e.g., Ghirardelli)

  • 3/4 heaping cup granulated sugar

  • 2 Tbsp lemon zest (from 2 large lemons)

  • 2 large eggs, room temperature

  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature

  • 1 tsp lemon extract

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 cup + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/8 tsp baking powder

  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch light-colored aluminized steel baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.

  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and white chocolate in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until smooth. Let cool slightly.

  3. In a large bowl, combine sugar and lemon zest. Rub them together with your fingers to release the oils.

  4. Add eggs, egg yolk, lemon extract, and vanilla. Whisk for 1 minute.

  5. Pour in the melted white chocolate mixture and fold to combine.

  6. Fold in flour, salt, and baking powder just until streaks disappear.

  7. Add fresh lemon juice and gently fold until just incorporated. (Optional: fold in white chocolate chips for extra texture.)

  8. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.

  9. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.

  10. Cool completely in the pan.

  11. For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until thick but pourable. Spread over cooled brownies with an offset spatula.

  12. Garnish with extra lemon zest (optional) and let glaze set for 15–30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Storage: Keep at room temperature for 2–3 days, refrigerate up to 1 week, or freeze up to 2–3 months.

  • Do not overmix the batter to ensure a chewy texture.

  • Brownies are done when the center is just set; overbaking can dry them out.

 

  • These taste amazing chilled from the fridge!

Find it online: https://cookwithamilia.com/lemon-brownies/