Easy Lemon Brownies: The Ultimate Recipe for Zesty Treats
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Instructions:
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or on the stovetop.
- Whisk granulated sugar into the melted butter until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each incorporation.
- Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg