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Lemon Brownies

Lemon Brownies: Gooey Joy with a zesty Glaze!

Indulge in these Lemon Brownies, a delightful fusion of gooey texture and zesty flavor that's sure to brighten your day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 1 cup White chocolate high-quality for best flavor
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter provides moisture
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar sweetens and balances flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Zest of large organic lemon enhances flavor
  • 2 Eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract adds depth
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour for chewy texture
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
For the Lemon Glaze
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar for smooth texture

Equipment

  • 7-inch square baking pan
  • double boiler
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (347°F) and prepare a 7-inch square brownie pan.
  2. Combine granulated sugar with lemon zest in a bowl, rubbing to release fragrant oils.
  3. Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and cool.
  4. Beat eggs with lemon-infused sugar mixture until pale and fluffy.
  5. Fold melted chocolate mixture into eggs, then add vanilla and lemon juice.
  6. Sift flour and salt into batter and fold gently until just combined.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are set.
  8. Cool brownies in the pan on a wire rack before glazing.
  9. Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice to desired glaze consistency.
  10. Pour glaze over cooled brownies, allow to set, then cut into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use quality chocolate and ensure eggs are at room temperature for best results. Don't overmix the batter to maintain the fudgy texture.

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