Lemon Brownies

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Grate lemon zest into a bowl with sugar and mix gently with your fingers.
  2. 2Grate lemon zest into a bowl with sugar and mix gently with your fingers.
  3. 3Grate lemon zest into a bowl with sugar and mix gently with your fingers.
  4. 4Place butter and white chocolate in a separate bowl.
  5. 5Place butter and white chocolate in a separate bowl.
  6. 6Place butter and white chocolate in a separate bowl.
  7. 7Break the white chocolate into smaller pieces.
  8. 8Break the white chocolate into smaller pieces.
  9. 9Break the white chocolate into smaller pieces.
  10. 10Melt together the butter and white chocolate in the microwave in 15-second intervals until smooth.
  11. 11Melt together the butter and white chocolate in the microwave in 15-second intervals until smooth.
  12. 12Melt together the butter and white chocolate in the microwave in 15-second intervals until smooth.
  13. 13Pour the sugar and lemon zest mixture into the melted butter and chocolate, then whisk to combine.
  14. 14Pour the sugar and lemon zest mixture into the melted butter and chocolate, then whisk to combine.
  15. 15Pour the sugar and lemon zest mixture into the melted butter and chocolate, then whisk to combine.
  16. 16Add vanilla extract to the mixture and stir.
  17. 17Add vanilla extract to the mixture and stir.
  18. 18Add vanilla extract to the mixture and stir.
  19. 19Crack eggs into the mixture one at a time, mixing after each addition.
  20. 20Crack eggs into the mixture one at a time, mixing after each addition.
  21. 21Crack eggs into the mixture one at a time, mixing after each addition.
  22. 22Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
  23. 23Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
  24. 24Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
  25. 25Add flour and salt to the wet mixture.
  26. 26Add flour and salt to the wet mixture.
  27. 27Add flour and salt to the wet mixture.
  28. 28Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined and a smooth batter forms.
  29. 29Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined and a smooth batter forms.
  30. 30Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined and a smooth batter forms.
  31. 31Pour the batter into a 9x9 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  32. 32Pour the batter into a 9x9 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  33. 33Pour the batter into a 9x9 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  34. 34Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 27-30 minutes.
  35. 35Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 27-30 minutes.
  36. 36Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 27-30 minutes.
  37. 37Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice.
  38. 38Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice.
  39. 39Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice.
  40. 40Add lemon zest to the glaze and whisk until smooth.
  41. 41Add lemon zest to the glaze and whisk until smooth.
  42. 42Add lemon zest to the glaze and whisk until smooth.
  43. 43Once the brownies are cooled, spread the lemon glaze evenly over the top.
  44. 44Once the brownies are cooled, spread the lemon glaze evenly over the top.
  45. 45Once the brownies are cooled, spread the lemon glaze evenly over the top.
  46. 46Garnish with additional lemon zest, if desired.
  47. 47Garnish with additional lemon zest, if desired.
  48. 48Garnish with additional lemon zest, if desired.
  49. 49Cut the brownies into squares and serve.
  50. 50Cut the brownies into squares and serve.
  51. 51Cut the brownies into squares and serve.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • 3 tbsp lemon zest
  • 3 tbsp lemon zest
  • 3 tbsp lemon zest
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup white chocolate
  • 1 cup white chocolate
  • 1 cup white chocolate
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2.25 cups flour
  • 2.25 cups flour
  • 2.25 cups flour
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest

Equipment

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Tips

  • Zest the lemon into the sugar and mix gently with your fingers while rubbing the zest in.
  • Melt together the butter and white chocolate in the microwave in 15 second intervals to avoid burning.
  • Bake at 350 for about 27-30 minutes in a 9x9 pan.
  • The glaze can be adjusted to your preferred consistency by adding more or less lemon juice.
  • Recipe inspo by piesandtacos.
  • For best results, allow the brownies to cool completely before glazing and cutting.
  • Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter once flour is added to keep the brownies tender.
  • Store lemon brownies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.