Tangy Lemon Brownies
Serves 16
20 mins prep
25 mins cook
45 mins total
These easy fudgy lemon brownies are packed full of tangy lemon flavor. They have the rich texture of chocolate brownies but no actual chocolate. They're topped with an easy tangy lemon glaze. The brownies come together in one bowl without an electric mixer. They’re the perfect summer quick and easy dessert! *for best results use a scale to measure the flour and don't overbake*
Glaze
Line the bottom and edges of an 8” or 9” square baking pan with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
In a large bowl, combine sugar, grated lemon zest, and salt. Rub the sugar and zest with your fingers until fragrant and moist.
cup granulated sugar
tsp sea salt
lemons
Add two whole eggs and two large egg yolks, whisking by hand until smooth and slightly thickened.
large eggs
large egg yolks
Pour melted butter into the mixture and whisk well to combine. Add lemon juice ad whisk well. If you want the brownies to be brighter yellow, add food coloring (optional). I didn't add any because the egg yolks were so bright yellow already.
cup butter
cup lemon juice
Sift the flour and baking powder right into the same bowl. Fold with a spatula, just until no more dry streaks of flour remain. Some lumps and bubbles are ok.
cup all purpose flour
tsp baking powder
Transfer to the prepared baking pan and push the batter into all of the corners. Smooth the top.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the edges are set and the middle is puffed and slightly jiggly. If you want a less fudgy texture, cook for another 5-10 minutes (the center should not be jiggly). Let brownies cool to room temperature directly in the pan.
Glaze
In a medium bowl, combine powdered sugar and lemon juice. Mix together with a spoon until combined. Add more lemon juice or water if needed. Mix vigorously to remove any lumps. The glaze needs to be very thick and fall off the spoon in thick ribbons or it will just run off the top.
cup powdered sugar
tbsp lemon juice
Remove the brownies from the pan by lifting up the handles. Pour glaze over cooled brownies. Spread to the edges.
Let the glaze set for about 10-15 minutes before cutting into squares. Wipe the knife every time you cut for clean slices. Slice and serve! The brownies are soft when served at room temperature and become chewy when cold.