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Glazed Lemon Brownies Recipe

This easy recipe for Lemon Brownies has the texture of a fudgy brownie, bursting with white chocolate chips, fresh lemon flavor, and the most delicious glaze on top! They are irresistible!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 servings
Author: Amy Nash

Equipment

Ingredients

Brownies

  • ¼ cup salted butter melted
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs + 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest from 1 large lemon
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (141g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with a parchment paper sling.
  • Add the butter, oil, sugar, eggs, egg yolk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl. Whisk well to combine
    ¼ cup salted butter, ¼ cup vegetable oil, ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Add the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Stir just until combined. Stir in the white chocolate chips.
    1 cup (141g) all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and place in the oven and bake for 18–20 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the brownies to cool for about a half hour.
  • While the brownies are cooling, create the glaze by combining the ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Glaze the top of the brownies once they've cooled, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours until the glaze is set and the bars are chilled.
    1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Notes

  • Storage
    • Store: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
    Recipe adapted from Mel's Kitchen Cafe.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg

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