Tangy Lemon Brownies

Here comes spring! Time for some bright and fresh desserts, like these Tangy Lemon Brownies.  They will quickly become one of your favorite easy dessert recipes.

I’m a chocolate fiend, but this time of year, I love to use fresh lemons in my baking. These Lemon Brownies have the texture of regular brownies but with a vibrant, tangy flavor.

If you haven’t made brownies from scratch before, it’s really easy! We usually make chocolate brownies, but this is just perfect for spring!

This recipe uses simple pantry baking ingredients, and you only need one fresh lemon.

Zest the lemon first, then use half of the zest for the brownie batter and half for the icing.

My family just loves these Tangy Lemon Brownies, and they’re quick enough to whip up for any occasion.

Looking for more flavors for spring? These Orange Cranberry Muffins will brighten your morning!

Tangy Lemon Brownies

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Dessert

Servings: 9

Author: Gina Lincicum

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Ingredients

• 3/4 cup flour3/4 cup flour
• 3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 eggs2 eggs
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 lemon zest1/2 lemon zest

Lemon Glaze

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 lemon zest1/2 lemon zest

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare an 8x8 inch square pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar and salt. Mix in the softened butter.
• In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, lemon juice and zest. Add to the bowl of dry ingredients and stir to combine.
• Pour batter into 8x8 inch prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove and let cool.
• Make the glaze by whisking the powdered sugar, lemon juice and zest together. Pour over the top of the cooled brownies.

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