Description
These Lemon Brownies perfectly balance tangy citrus and rich chocolate for a refreshing twist on classic brownies. Featuring zesty lemon infused into a moist, fudgy chocolate base, they brighten any dessert table and are perfect for casual treats or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking pan. Gather and measure all ingredients, zest and juice the lemons, and have everything ready to go.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and a pinch of salt to ensure they are evenly combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a larger bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, setting the stage for a tender brownie crumb.
- Add Eggs, Lemon, and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until all flavors meld beautifully.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mix into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to maintain a moist, fudgy texture.
- Bake Your Brownies: Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Cut: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into squares to prevent crumbling and maintain their rich texture.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons: Freshly squeezed juice and zest deliver the best, most vibrant flavor compared to bottled lemon juice.
- Don’t overmix: Stir ingredients just until combined to keep the brownies tender and fudgy.
- Check oven temperature: An oven that’s too hot can dry out your brownies; use an oven thermometer if possible.
- Allow full cooling: Fully cooled brownies cut cleaner and have a better texture than warm ones.
- Customize sweetness: Adjust sugar slightly to balance the tartness of lemon based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (approx. 2x2 inch)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: lemon brownies, citrus chocolate dessert, tangy brownies, fudgy lemon brownies, easy lemon dessert