Description
Enjoy the bright and refreshing taste of these Frosted Lemon Brownies, perfect for any gathering or as a delightful treat for yourself.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add melted butter, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let it cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over cool brownies.
- Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add more lemon zest to the frosting.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of powdered sugar in the frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg