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Tangy Lemon Brownies

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Tangy Lemon Brownies combine the chewy, rich texture of a brownie with the refreshing zest of lemon. Topped with a sweet lemon glaze, these tangy treats offer a perfect balance of sweet and tart in every bite.

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups granulated sugar

2 lemons, zested

¼ teaspoon sea salt

1 cup butter, melted and cooled to room temperature

2 large eggs, room temperature

2 large egg yolks, room temperature

¼ cup lemon juice (use the juice from the zested lemons)

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (270 g)

½ teaspoon baking powder

2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)

3–5 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, lemon zest, and sea salt. Add melted butter and stir to combine. Beat in the eggs and egg yolks until smooth. Stir in lemon juice.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  5. While the brownies cool, whisk powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice until smooth. Adjust glaze consistency with more lemon juice if needed.
  6. Once cooled, drizzle or spread the glaze over the brownies and allow it to set for 10 minutes before slicing into squares and serving.

Notes

Add more lemon zest for a stronger lemon flavor.

Experiment with adding a touch of fresh thyme or rosemary for an aromatic twist.

For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.

Adding shredded coconut to the batter gives a fun, tropical flavor and texture.

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