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Fudgy Lemon Brownies with Tangy Lemon Glaze

Close-up of a fudgy, dark chocolate lemon brownies square topped with white glaze and lemon zest.
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Make these easy lemon brownies for a bright, zesty dessert. This recipe delivers a moist, fudgy texture and a simple, tangy lemon glaze that makes them taste gourmet.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for dusting)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until combined.
  3. Whisk in the eggs one at a time until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until incorporated.
  5. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1 1/4 cups of flour and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing only until just combined. Do not overmix to keep the brownies fudgy.
  7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
  9. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This step is important for achieving a fudgy texture.
  10. While cooling, prepare the glaze: Whisk the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice together until smooth. Add more lemon juice, a half teaspoon at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  11. Once the brownies are completely cool, drizzle the tangy lemon glaze over the top. Let the glaze set before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • For the brightest lemon flavor, use fresh lemons for both zest and juice.
  • To achieve a fudgy texture, avoid overbaking; the center should remain slightly underdone when you remove them from the oven.
  • If you want a thicker glaze, use less lemon juice in the glaze mixture.
  • These lemonies are excellent served chilled or at room temperature.

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