Lemon Brownies

Two brownies stacked on top of one another and the top has a bite taken out.

Course: Bars, Brownie, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: lemon blondies, lemon brownies

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 35

Servings: bars

Calories: 577kcal

Author: Malinda Linnebur

These Lemon Brownies are a fun variation of the classic chocolate version! They are chewy and bursting with zesty lemon flavor, like a blend of a lemon bar and a brownie!

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Ingredients

1¼ cups (260g) granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lemon zest
½ cup (113g) melted butter
2 large eggs + 1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
1¼ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup (165g) white chocolate chips
¾ cup (70g) confectioners sugar
½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉. Prepare 9x9 baking pan by lightly greasing OR lining with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the sugar and zest by rubbing the zest and the sugar together with your fingers. This will release the oils, making the lemon flavor stronger.
Stir in the melted butter until well mixed. Stir in the 2 eggs, egg yolk, lemon juice, and vanilla just until combined.
Stir in the flour and salt until almost combined. Stir in the chocolate chips just until combined. Spread into prepared pan. Bake for 25-27 minutes or until toothpick comes out with a few crumbs or clean. Cool completely. To glaze: combine the confectioners sugar and lemon juice and whisk until smooth. Spread over cooled brownies.

Notes

STORAGE: Cover and store at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
FREEZER-FRIENDLY: Wrap completely cooled brownies BEFORE adding the glaze in plastic wrap and then in heavy-duty foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw completely before adding the glaze.
NUTRITION FACTS: Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate. This website is not intended as nutritional advice, or a diet or health plan. Readers of this website are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to their health.

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