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Delicious Lemon Brownies

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This Delicious Lemon Brownie is absolutely divine, so easy to make, and ALL about that icing. 

Published August 11, 2014, Updated April 5, 2024

Lemon Brownies

 

I love getting a bag of lemons given to me, our wee tree is getting there but only have 3 lemons from it so far! The next decision is what to make with them.

Lemon Brownies

 

A few months ago Pinterest was full of Lemon Brownie recipes, I was intrigued – I am a little slow on the uptake but I finally made them today and they are delicious! Lovely lemony smell filling the house and a lovely fresh alternative to our decadent chocolate brownie you will find elsewhere on my blog.

Lemon Brownie - zesting lemons and squeezing the juice

 

In all I used 5 small lemons, you may need less – using both the zest and the juice – this recipe includes a lovely drizzly lemon glaze which adds to the taste and texture of the Yellowie (totally think it should be a word – if its not already I’ll claim it!)

Lemon Brownie

 

Different varieties of lemons have a different taste to both the zest and juice – Meyer lemons are often the most popular as they are not as tart, but any lemons will do.

Lemon Brownies - pouring over the zesty lemon icing

 

The slice itself is cake line in consistency, nice and light. Lightly flavouored. The icing is where the power of the lemon flavour really comes through. You want to lightly bake the and really allow the icing to shine

Lemon Brownie Iced in lemon icing

I love using lemon in baking, be sure to click on these below recipes if they sound like something you might to try next

Magical Lemon Cake

Lemon & Coconut Slice

Crunchy Lemon Muffins

Lemon Bars

Citrus No Bake Slice

Delicious Lemon Loaf

Lemon Brownie

 

Delicious Lemon Brownie Recipe 

 

Delicious Lemon Brownies

Delicious Lemon Brownies

Yield: 16
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Delicious lemon slice with a divine lemon icing.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Sugar (150 grams)
  • 115 grams Butter
  • 3/4 Cup Plain White Flour (112 grams)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Eggs, medium
  • 2 Tablespopons Lemon Zest (30 mls)
  • 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice (30 mls)
  • LEMON GLAZE
  • 1 heaped cup Icing Sugar (140 grams)
  • 4 teaspoons Lemon Zest (20 ml)
  • 1/3 Cup Lemon Juice (85 mls), adding a little at a time

Instructions

  1. Pre Heat oven to 170C Bake, 335F
  2. Prepare a 25 x 25 cm (9-10 inch) baking tin or slice pan with baking paper or grease well and set aside.
  3. Prepare your zest (using smallest side of grater) and lemon juice (drained) and set aside.
  4. Using an electric mixer cream the butter and sugar until pale and creamy (approx 2-3 minutes)
  5. Add flour and salt and combine well.
  6. In a separate bowl whisk together the eggs, first measure of lemon juice and lemon zest.
  7. Pour this into the flour mixture and beat at a medium speed until smooth and creamy - up to 2 minutes more.
  8. Pour into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes (check at 20).
  9. The brownies edges should only just begin to go golden and a skewer in the centre will come out clean. Ensure you do not overbake it or it will be dry.
  10. Prepare Lemon Icing Glaze once the slice has cooled completely.
  11. In a small bowl add the icing sugar (sifted) and the second measure of lemon zest.
  12. Slowly add the lemon juice until you get the desired consistency - should be able to pour easily but not too runny. You can do this glaze in two layers if you would like a thicker layer - simply allow a few minutes to set in between pouring next half of mixture.
  13. Cut into small squares and serve. Store in an airtight container.
  14. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 154Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 90mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 0gSugar: 18gProtein: 1g

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Cuisine: New Zealand / Category: Slices

How easy does that look! You will love this one, let me know in the comments below when you make it

Lemon Brownies

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Comments

  2. Karen says

    I made this yesterday and whilst it is lovely and lemony it didn’t make a very thick brownie. I even used a smaller tin than was suggested. I felt it didn’t have enough flour! It barely covered the base of a 20x 20 tin. I’d there something missing?

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    • justamumnz says

      It is a thin slice for sure, not intended to rise or be a big slice, but it definitely should have covered the base. Did it rise a little for you? Hard to know without being there what made it not quite work for you. Glad it still tasted good.

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  3. Kathy Hassed says

    I made this using limes from our tree. Added a dash of vanilla to balance the acidity. It was delicious!!!!

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  4. Southern Belle says

    I would have LOVED trying these lemon brownies, but I’m 73 and from the USA…too old and American to learn a new way of measuring. They look just delicious!!

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  5. Waiata says

    Made this recipe and it’s amazing! Lovely moist texture and flavour that’s not too overbearing or sweet. Recommend to all lemon lovers to make this 🙂

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  8. annegreen2013 says

    Hi Anna, still having a surplus of lemons from our tree, this recipe looks just the thing. Lemons make such fantastic sweet dishes, and I’m definitely going to give this one a try. If they’re anything like chocolate brownies, they must be good!

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    • Just a Mum says

      Thanks for stopping by! It has the consistency of a brownie with the brilliant flavour of lemon – so the perfect thing to use with your surplus lemons! 🙂

      Reply

    • Janine McEwan says

      I just made these lip puckerinly delish brownies.They are easy to make and oh so yum. So all you novices reading this…;grab a bowl and have a go.

      And thanks for the recipe. Bless Tanine

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  9. bakeplaysmile says

    I love lemon brownies! 3 lemons off your tree is great!! Ours is only little too! Thank you for linking up this yummy recipe with our Fabulous Foodie Fridays party! xx

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