{"id":"771576b5-6b63-4230-99ca-9d6f0418be5a","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/771576b5-6b63-4230-99ca-9d6f0418be5a","source_url":"https://www.acozykitchen.com/lemon-brownies","title":"Lemon Brownies","description":"Soft, fudgy lemon brownies made in one bowl and finished with a white chocolate lemon glaze. Bright, citrusy, and impossible to stop eating.","servings":9,"servings_text":"9","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT25M","total_time":"PT70M","image_url":"https://www.acozykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/LemonBrownies-11.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 ¼ ((272g) cup granulated sugar","item":"((272g) cup granulated sugar","quantity":1.25},{"text":"2 tablespoons lemon zest ((from about 2 lemons))","item":"lemon zest ((from about 2 lemons))","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"¾ (170g) cup unsalted butter (softened)","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup","preparation":"softened","metric_alternate":{"quantity":170,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon lemon extract","item":"lemon extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons lemon juice","item":"lemon juice","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 large eggs","item":"large eggs","quantity":2},{"text":"1 ¼ (162.5) cup all-purpose flour","item":"(162.5) cup all-purpose flour","quantity":1.25},{"text":"¾ teaspoon baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":0.75,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon kosher salt","item":"kosher salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¾ (113g) cup white chocolate (roughly chopped)","item":"white chocolate","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup","preparation":"roughly chopped","metric_alternate":{"quantity":113,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"2 tablespoons lemon juice","item":"lemon juice","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon lemon extract","item":"lemon extract","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Pinch kosher salt","item":"kosher salt","unit":"pinch"},{"text":"1 tablespoon lemon zest (for garnish)","item":"lemon zest","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"for garnish"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat the oven to 350℉. Grease and line an 8x8inch pan and place a piece of parchment that spans just the center length with the ends of the parchment hanging over the edge of the pan. Press the parchment flat so it adheres to the bottom and sides of the pan.","section":"To Make the Brownies:"},{"number":2,"text":"In a large bowl, add the sugar and the lemon zest. Use your fingers to rub the zest into the sugar to release the oils. This will really bring out the lemon flavor from the zest.","section":"To Make the Brownies:"},{"number":3,"text":"Next add the butter, lemon extract, and vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and sugar together until fluffy about 1 minute.","section":"To Make the Brownies:"},{"number":4,"text":"Then add lemon juice and eggs. Quickly beat together on medium speed until combined and smooth.","section":"To Make the Brownies:"},{"number":5,"text":"Now, add your dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt. Beat on low speed until combined. Scoop the batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake the lemon brownies for 25 minutes until slightly golden on the edges and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool for about 15 minutes.","section":"To Make the Brownies:"},{"number":6,"text":"Meanwhile, make the white chocolate lemon glaze. Add the white chocolate and lemon juice to a small bowl. Microwave in intervals of 20 seconds, until the white chocolate has completely melted. (If you don’t have a microwave, use a double boiler.) Stir until combined and glossy. Then stir in the lemon extract and salt.","section":"To Make the White Chocolate Lemon Glaze:"},{"number":7,"text":"Pour the white chocolate lemon glaze over the lemon brownies and move the pan around to encourage the glaze to cover the surface of the lemon brownies. Finally, top with the lemon zest. Allow the glaze to set for at least 20 minutes before slicing.","section":"To Make the White Chocolate Lemon Glaze:"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:07:12.1577+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:07:12.1577+00:00"}