There’s something so irresistible about the combination of bright lemon flavor and a rich, fudgy texture. These Lemon Brownies are everything you love about a classic brownie, but with a sunny citrus twist that makes them feel fresh, buttery, and completely unforgettable. Each bite is soft, dense, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, with just the right balance of sweet and tangy flavor. And don’t even get me started on the lemon glaze — it soaks into the top of the brownies and adds the perfect burst of zingy sweetness.
What I love most about this recipe is how simple it is to make while still tasting bakery-worthy. Whether you’re baking for a spring brunch, a summer picnic, or just craving something cheerful and homemade, these fudgy lemon brownies always steal the show. They’re the kind of dessert that looks elegant, tastes incredible, and somehow disappears from the pan faster than you’d expect. If you’re a lemon lover, prepare to fall completely in love with these bright and buttery bars.
Ingredients
- Butter— 3/4 cup (melted)
- White Sugar— 1 cup
- Flour— 2 cups
- Baking Powder— 1/4 teaspoons
- Lemon Juice— 1/4 cup
- Vegetable Oil— 1/4 cup
- Lemon Zest— 1 tablespoon
- 2 Eggs
- Salt— 1 teaspoon
Lemon Glaze
- Powdered Sugar— 1-1/2 cups(sifted)
- Fresh Lemon Juice— 2 tablespoons
- Lemon Zest— 1 teaspoon
- 2-3 tablespoons of milk
What You’ll Need
- 8×8 Brownie Pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl
Fudgy Lemon Brownie Recipe
- Preheat oven 350F.
- In a large mixing bowl combine white sugar, melted butter, lemon juice, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
- Fold in the flour, baking powder, and salt then transfer the mixture to a well greased 8×8 brownie pan in an even layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, allow the lemon brownies to cool completely in the pan.
- Now for lemon glaze, combine powdered sugar and lemon zest. Add milk until desired consistency is reached.
- Pour the lemon glaze over top of brownies once they have completely cooled. If the brownies are still warm the glaze will melt.
- Slice and enjoy.
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