Recipes Desserts Fruit Desserts Lemon Dessert Recipes Lemon Brownies 4.6 (77) 59 Reviews 20 Photos These refreshing lemon brownies are always a favorite at the never-ending potluck in the emergency room I work in. I was never a huge fan of lemon... until now! I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Submitted by BronsonsMom Updated on March 7, 2025 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 20 20 20 20 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 16 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings Lemon Brownies: ¾ cup all-purpose flour ¾ cup white sugar ½ cup unsalted butter, softened ½ teaspoon sea salt 3 large eggs 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon zest, plus more for glaze Lemon Glaze: 1 cup confectioners' sugar ¼ cup lemon juice, or to taste ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Beat flour, white sugar, butter, and salt together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until well mixed. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Whisk eggs, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest together in a separate bowl. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Pour egg mixture into flour mixture; beat on medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth, about 3 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Pour batter into the prepared baking pan. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 23 to 25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack until bottom of pan is warm to the touch. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Meanwhile, make the lemon glaze: Whisk confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup lemon juice, vanilla extract, and lemon zest together in a bowl until smooth. Spread glaze over cooled brownies. Cut into squares. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cook’s Note Be sure not to bake them too long, as they can turn out dry. They are more cake-like than a traditional brownie.I use lots of lemon juice in the glaze but taste as you go to find the perfect balance. I Made It Print 223 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 150 Calories 7g Fat 21g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 16 Calories 150 % Daily Value * Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 4g 19% Cholesterol 50mg 17% Sodium 82mg 4% Total Carbohydrate 21g 8% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 16g Protein 2g 4% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Calcium 9mg 1% Iron 0mg 3% Potassium 28mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.