Description
These Lemon Brownies are a delightful citrus twist on traditional brownies. With a vibrant lemon flavor and a sweet lemon glaze, they are the perfect treat for any lemon lover.
Ingredients
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Lemon Brownies
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar (300 grams)
- 3 tbsp lemon zest
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (170 grams)
- 1 cup chopped white chocolate (170 grams)
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (287 grams)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar (125 grams)
- 1–3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Lemon Brownies – Pre-heat the oven to 350ºF. Grease and line an 8×8” square pan with parchment paper.
- Lemon Glaze – Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice. Pour over brownies and let set before slicing.
Start by adding the sugar and lemon zest to a bowl. Rub the sugar and zest together to release the citrus oils. Melt the white chocolate and butter together, then combine with the lemon sugar. Add eggs, lemon juice, flour, and salt. Pour batter into pan and bake for about 35 minutes. Let cool.
Storage – Store in an airtight container. Can be kept at room temperature overnight or refrigerated for longer storage.
Notes
- Oven temperature: If your oven runs hot, adjust to 325ºF.
- Variations: Try adding almond extract, using different citrus fruits, or sprinkling with powdered sugar.
- Pan size: Recipe works best in an 8×8” pan; adjust ingredients for other sizes.
- Lemon sugar: Can process sugar and lemon zest in a food processor for convenience.
- White chocolate: Opt for good quality white chocolate for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
