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Lemon Brownie Bars

Indulgent Lemon Brownie Bars That Brighten Your Day

Delicious Lemon Brownie Bars that combine fudgy richness with zesty lemon flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Uncategorized
Cuisine Dessert
Servings 12 bars
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • baking dish
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies

  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest from about 2 lemons
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Dusting

  • powdered sugar optional

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar.
  • Add the eggs, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest; mix until creamy.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually with the wet mixture, mix until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into a greased baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  • Allow to cool in the pan for about 20 minutes.
  • Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Notes

Use fresh lemons for best flavor. Allow bars to cool completely to prevent crumbling during cutting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword baking, Brownies, crowd-pleaser, easy recipe, Lemon Brownie Bars, Lemon Dessert
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