Our daughter-in-law Mindi likes lemon cake. A lot. Because Mindi likes loves lemon cake, I thought she might like Lemony Lemon Brownies too. And guess what? I was right!
I came across Becky Charms Lemon Brownie recipe on Pinterest along with a few others that were similar. But I decided that this is the one. This is the only recipe you need for these delectable tart (and I do mean tart) little babies. And you probably already have all the ingredients. That’s just an added bonus!
Lemon Brownie Batter:
3/4 cup flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Tart Lemon Icing:
1 rounded cup powdered sugar
4 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons lemon zest
Butter (grease, spray) an 8 inch by 8 inch pan. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup butter with
3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and
3/4 cup flour.
Mix well.
Zest a lemon or two until you have 2-3 tablespoons. This is only for the brownie batter. You will do this again for the icing.
Squeeze a lemon or two for 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
In a small bowl mix 2 eggs,
with the lemon zest and juice.
Wisk together.
Add the egg mixture to the brownie batter and beat until smooth and creamy.
Pour batter into buttered 8 inch by 8 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 – 30 minutes until lightly browned. Do NOT over bake or the brownies will be dry. 🙁
Let the brownies cool completely.
Now let’s make the icing. The very tart and delicious icing!
Zest 2 – 3 lemons for 3 tablespoons zest.
And juice the lemons for 4 tablespoons juice.
In a medium bowl add 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, the lemon zest and
the lemon juice.
Stir the icing until
smooth and creamy. You may need to add more powdered sugar or juice to get the desired consistency.
Pour the icing over the cooled brownies. Let the brownies sit for a bit until the icing sets. The icing will not set firm. It will be a bit gooey and very tart.
Enjoy!
Lisa says
Those look so yummy!
ConnieFoggles says
I think you recently posted another lemon recipe and I thinking how much I dislike the taste of lemon in baked goods. Then I tried lemon cake and oh my goodness! Now, brownies…I’m on a roll!
kailani says
OMG! I love Lemon-flavored desserts and this one looks great!
Beth @ TheAngelForever says
Oh Cathi, I think NHL just fell in love with this. My big kiddo loves all things lemons. I may have to make these for him over the summer.
Becky says
Yummy.. they sure are tart, and full of lemon flavor.