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Home » Recipe Index » Dessert: Brownies and Bars » Amazing Lemon Brownies

Amazing Lemon Brownies

April 25, 2018 by Kara Cook 21 Comments

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Amazing Lemon Brownies . . . soft and chewy lemon squares topped with lemon glaze. We like them better than traditional lemon bars, and they are easier to make!

Recipe for lemon brownies

I don’t know about you, but I am a big fan of lemon desserts, especially during the spring and summer months. Surprisingly, I don’t love traditional lemon bars. I will eat them, but they are far from my favorite. These lemon brownies on the other hand, I simply adore!

lemon brownies with lemon glaze

I know some of you are thinking, “these shouldn’t be called brownies, they aren’t brown!” I know, I know.  But of course you can’t call them lemon bars, because they aren’t the lemon bars that everyone is familiar with.

They have the soft and chewy texture of brownies, and they are made just like brownies. So lemon brownies they are!

Whatever you call them, they are out of this world delicious! I don’t think I’ll ever make regular lemon bars ever again because I like these so much better. So did my family. In fact, most of them won’t touch lemon bars, but they gobbled these lemon brownies right up.

Making these lemon brownies is super simple, just like regular chocolate brownies. The key to the best lemon flavor is the lemon zest. Without lemon zest, all of your lemon baked goods will be bland. It’s totally worth it to invest in a good lemon zester!

Easy lemon brownies on waxed paper

To skip my tips and just see the printable recipe card, scroll to the bottom of the post.

How to make Lemon Brownies

Ingredients:

  • butter (I use salted butter.)
  • sugar
  • lemon zest (This is what adds the amazing lemon flavor, don’t leave it out!)
  • fresh lemon juice
  • large eggs
  • all purpose flour
  • salt
  • powdered sugar

Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl till creamy. Beat in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and eggs. Stir in flour and salt till well combined.

Spread the batter evenly into a 9×13″ pan that has been sprayed with non-stick spray. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or till edges are starting to lightly brown and middle is set.

For glaze, whisk together all ingredients, adding enough lemon juice to make a pourable consistency. Spread evenly over hot bars. Cool and cut into squares.

Tips for making this Lemon Brownie Recipe

– Use fresh lemon juice and lemon zest for the best flavor.

-To change things up, you could add blueberries, raspberries, or white chocolate chips to the batter.

-For an extra decadent treat, serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or lemon sherbet.

pieces of lemon brownie on waxed paper

You can serve these lemon brownies warm or at room temperature. The flavor actually intensifies over time, so they are even more lemony the next day. If you are a lemon lover, they are sure to become a new favorite!

How to store Lemon Brownies

You can store these lemon bars in an airtight container at room temperature. They will last for 3-4 days.

You can freeze them if you need to, just wrap them in plastic wrap and place them in an airtight container. They will last for 2-3 months.

Handy tools for making this recipe:

Lemon Zester – A good zester is a must for baking citrus recipes so you can get that fresh lemon flavor. I like one with a cover and a handle.
Lemon Juicer – There are fancy electronic juicers on the market, but I do just fine with my basic citrus juicer. And I like that it is totally dishwasher safe.
Hand Mixer  – I’ve had this mixer for over six years, and it still works like a charm.

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Crazy for lemon like I am? Here are a few more tasty recipes to try:

  • Lemon Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Lemon Cookies
  • Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes
  • Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread

MORE TASTY DESSERT BARS AND BROWNIES:

  • Cherry Sugar Cookie Bars
  • Zucchini Blondies
  • Sugar Cookie Bars
  • Oreo Rice Krispie Treats
  • Caramel Peanut Butter Bars
  • Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars
  • Chocolate Chip Blondies
  • Snickerdoodle Bars
  • Easy Toffee Bars

EASY LEMON BROWNIES RECIPE

Yield: 20 servings

Lemon Brownies

Recipe for lemon brownies

Moist and chewy lemon bars with lemon glaze.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

Batter

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl till creamy. Beat in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and eggs.
  2. Stir in flour and salt till well combined.
  3. Spread the batter evenly into a 9x13" pan that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.
  4. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or till edges are starting to lightly brown and middle is set.
  5. For glaze, whisk together all ingredients, adding enough lemon juice to make a pourable consistency. Spread evenly over hot bars.
  6. Cool and cut into squares.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

20

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 211Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 146mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 0gSugar: 21gProtein: 2g
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Comments

  1. Lindsay

    June 30, 2020 at 3:29 pm

    Ah! I’m out of all purpose flour, has anyone tried making these with coconut flour?

    Reply
  2. Khari

    June 4, 2020 at 8:39 am

    Can I refrigerate these to last for tomorrow?

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      June 12, 2020 at 7:24 pm

      They will last for 3-4 days just at room temperature, but you can store them in the refrigerator if you prefer.

      Reply
  3. Heidi Neal

    April 23, 2020 at 4:29 pm

    I came to your site for a dinner recipe and got tempted by these,But since we didn’t have any lemon juice in our house and I’m not going to the store much during isolation I decided to try orange zest and orange juice instead and these are delicious even without the topping on them! So I ate dessert before trying your Skillet lasagna that is cooking for tonight’s dinner.

    Reply
  4. Heidi Neal

    April 23, 2020 at 4:28 pm

    I came to your site for a dinner recipe and got tempted by these,But since we didn’t have any lemon juice in our house and I’m not going to the store much during isolation I decided to try orange zest and orange juice instead and these are delicious even without the topping on them! So I are dessert before trying your Skillet lasagna that is cooking for tonight’s dinner.

    Reply
  5. Melanie

    March 9, 2019 at 9:41 am

    Thank you for sharing this recipe! I made these today and they turned out AMAZING! These might just be my new favorite lemon treat:) I did add just a pinch of baking powder and they turned out light and fluffy. DELICIOUS ????

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      March 13, 2019 at 10:57 am

      I am so happy that you loved them so much! They are definitely in my top three favorite lemon treat recipes. And of course it’s a bonus that they are so easy to make! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Marijke Heeze

    September 3, 2018 at 3:38 am

    Thanks for sharing this recipe. I tried them last weekend and they were really good!

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      October 12, 2018 at 10:02 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Marijke! I’m so glad that you tried them and loved them!

      Reply
  7. Wes Diehl

    July 30, 2018 at 9:07 am

    The recipe doesn’t call for baking powder or baking soda, is it not necessary? Thank you.

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      July 31, 2018 at 9:46 am

      Nope, they aren’t necessary. That’s what gives them the chewy texture of a brownie. You could of course try adding some baking powder if you want them more light and fluffy.

      Reply
  8. novel updates

    June 12, 2018 at 10:51 pm

    This is really a great dish with simple recipe and quick process

    Reply
  9. Becky Porter

    June 5, 2018 at 9:00 am

    We made these a couple weeks ago (I actually think on your birthday haha) and am making them again today for our family reunion. They were delicious and perfect for family that don’t eat chocolate! I love all things lemon, so they are amazing! Thanks for another winner Kara!

    Reply
  10. Rosalyn Green

    May 2, 2018 at 5:17 am

    Definitely will have to try this one. I love lemon.

    Reply
  11. Vanessa

    May 1, 2018 at 8:43 am

    Thanks for sharing! They look less messy than lemon bars !

    Reply
  12. Kelly Mahan

    April 30, 2018 at 9:34 pm

    I can’t tell you in words just how much I love lemon bars. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      May 1, 2018 at 7:54 am

      You are so welcome! Hope you like these just as much. 🙂

      Reply
  13. Chelle Chapman

    April 25, 2018 at 11:06 am

    YIKES, these look Danger-licious!!! I will make them this weekend to take to the ball game on Sunday. Thanks Kara for another Yum-Yum!!!!

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      May 1, 2018 at 7:53 am

      I definitely need to make them when I have somewhere to take them, they are dangerous for sure!

      Reply
  14. Nan

    April 25, 2018 at 8:20 am

    Wow!! I made these and they were great! I have been looking for something lemony that I could serve guests in my home. These fit the bill so nicely and are so quick to make. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe.

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      May 1, 2018 at 7:52 am

      I am so glad that you made them and that they were a hit. That just makes my day!

      Reply

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