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The Ultimate Fudgy Lemon Brownies with Zesty Glaze

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Make these bright, tangy lemon brownies for a refreshing twist on classic bars. This easy recipe delivers a fudgy texture and a sharp lemon glaze that balances the sweet base perfectly.

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 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and granulated sugar together until combined.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, 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 pan.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
  9. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  10. Prepare the glaze: Whisk the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice together until smooth. Add more lemon juice, a teaspoon at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  11. Once cooled, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top of the brownies. Let the glaze set before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • For the fudgiest texture, avoid overbaking. The center should still look slightly soft when you remove them from the oven.
  • Use fresh lemons for the best bright citrus flavor; bottled juice will lack the necessary zest.
  • If you want thicker, chewier lemon brownies, use an 8×8 inch pan instead, and increase the baking time by about 10-15 minutes.

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