# Lemon Brownies

These lemon brownies are a delightful treat, combining the tanginess of lemon with the sweetness of brownies, topped with a zesty glaze.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Grate lemon zest into a bowl with sugar and mix gently with your fingers.
2. Place butter and white chocolate in a separate bowl.
3. Break the white chocolate into smaller pieces.
4. Melt together the butter and white chocolate in the microwave in 15-second intervals until smooth.
5. Pour the sugar and lemon zest mixture into the melted butter and chocolate, then whisk to combine.
6. Add vanilla extract to the mixture and stir.
7. Crack eggs into the mixture one at a time, mixing after each addition.
8. Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
9. Add flour and salt to the wet mixture.
10. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined and a smooth batter forms.
11. Pour the batter into a 9x9 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.
12. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 27-30 minutes.
13. Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice.
14. Add lemon zest to the glaze and whisk until smooth.
15. Once the brownies are cooled, spread the lemon glaze evenly over the top.
16. Garnish with additional lemon zest, if desired.
17. Cut the brownies into squares and serve.

## Equipment

- grater
- bowl
- whisk
- spatula
- baking pan
- knife

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8hLu9st/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/abfb5269-749c-42c0-a7f7-c98739a4c68e
- Extracted: 2025-07-05

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