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Fudgy lemon brownies cut into rustic squares on parchment paper

Fudgy Lemon Brownies

Rich, chewy, and citrusy, these fudgy lemon brownies are the ultimate spring or summer treat. Quick to make, irresistibly gooey, and bursting with lemon flavor!
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Homemade Baking
Keyword: Best lemon brownies recipe, Lemon brownies recipe, Lemon brownies with lemon glaze, Old fashioned fudgy lemon brownies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 9
Calories: 260kcal
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • 1 8×8-inch baking pan
  • 2 Mixing bowls
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 Zester or grater
  • 1 Parchment paper
  • 1 Cooling rack

Ingredients

Brownies

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder

Optional Lemon Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3–4 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Instructions

  • Preheat oven and prep pan
  • Whisk wet ingredients
  • Fold in dry ingredients
  • Pour into pan and bake
  • Let cool and optionally glaze
  • Slice and serve

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 85g | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.5g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 310IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1.1mg