Indulge in these fudgy lemon brownies with glaze that will leave you craving more! These bars are packed with zesty lemon flavor and have the characteristic brownie texture that you love.
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🍋Brownies with a spring twist
These fudgy lemon brownies with glaze have exactly the same fudgy brownie consistency of my fudgy chocolate brownies or mini brownie cakes. Except, they have a bright, tangy lemon flavour to them, much like a lemon bar.
The glaze isn't a must, but I so recommend it. The sweetness of the glaze pairs exceptionally well with the tangy lemon brownie. Also the white glaze is so striking against the bright yellow colour of the brownie!
For more lemon recipes, try my No Bake Lemon Cream Cheese Pie, Italian Lemon Cream Cake, or Lemon Raspberry Poke Cake!
🥘Ingredients
Ingredient notes
- Unsalted butter - If you substitute with salted butter, leave out the salt in the recipe.
- Lemon juice - Fresh lemon juice will give baked goods a better flavour. Anyway, you need fresh lemons for their zest!
🔪Instructions
To make lemon brownies, mix butter and sugar until well combined in a large bowl. Add eggs one at a time, and mix until just combined after each one. Mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and salt until just combined. Then stir in flour until just combined.
Spread batter into a 9"x9" baking pan that is lined with parchment paper, and smooth out the top. Bake for 22-25 minutes at 350°F (180°C), or until the top looks set. Cool completely before adding the glaze.
To make the glaze, mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and, if using, lemon zest, in a small bowl. The mixture should be pourable. If it's too thick, add more lemon juice.
Pour glaze over cooled brownies and smooth out. Wait for the glaze to set, and then cut into squares.
For more step-by-step photos and instructions, see the web story for fudgy lemon brownies with glaze!
✔️ Expert tips
- Line your baking pan with parchment paper to easily remove the brownies.
- Make sure the brownies are fully cooled before enjoying them. They need time to set and be fudgy.
- Add in white chocolate chips or chopped nuts if you like.
- Try adding different citrus juices for different flavours.
- Want more brownies? Double the recipe and bake in a 9"x13" baking pan. The baking time will be a little longer.
💭FAQs
Yes, wrap the brownies in plastic wrap and then store into freezer bags for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature over night.
A fudgy brownie has higher fat to flour ratio. A cakey brownie has more flour and added baking powder.
Lemon glaze is made out of only 2-3 ingredients - powdered sugar, lemon juice, and optionally, lemon zest.
📋 Recipe
Fudgy Lemon Brownies with glaze
Equipment
- one 9x9 baking pan
Ingredients
Lemon Brownies
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt 1
- 1 cup all purpose flour
Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest optional
Instructions
Lemon Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 9"x9" baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix butter and sugar until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, and mix until just combined after each one.
- Mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and salt until just combined. Stir in flour until just combined.
- Spread batter into prepared pan and smooth out the top. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until the top looks set. Cool completely.
Lemon Glaze
- In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and, if using, lemon zest. The mixture should be pourable. If it's too thick, add more lemon juice.
- Pour glaze over cooled brownies and smooth out. Wait for the glaze to set, and then cut into squares.
- Store brownies at room temperature for up to 4 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Line your baking pan with parchment paper to easily remove the brownies.
- Make sure the brownies are fully cooled before enjoying them. They need time to set and be fudgy.
- Add in white chocolate chips or chopped nuts if you like.
- Try adding different citrus juices for different flavours.
- Want more brownies? Double the recipe and bake in a 9"x13" baking pan. The baking time will be a little longer.
Sandra Fleming
surprised that there was no leaving, however, they were well received. Good recipe and easy to put together
Nina
Hi Sandra! To make brownies really fudgy, you don't add leavening in the batter. Leavening would make brownies more cake like.