Easy Lemon Brownies: The Ultimate Recipe for Zesty Treats
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Fresh lemon zest
- Fresh lemon juice
- All-purpose flour
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Instructions:
Instructions
- Melt the unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl until just melted.
- Whisk melted butter with granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, whisking vigorously after each addition.
- Stir in fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg