Description

These Soft and Bright Lemon Brownies with White Chocolate Glaze offer a magnificent balance of sweet and tangy flavors, combined with simple ingredients for a delightful treat. Perfect for dessert lovers looking for an easy homemade dessert that impresses!

Ingredients

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1 ¼ cup (272g) granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lemon zest ((from about 2 lemons))
¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 large eggs
1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¾ cup (113g) white chocolate (roughly chopped)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon lemon extract
Pinch kosher salt
1 tablespoon lemon zest (for garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350℉. Grease and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper, ensuring it adheres to the bottom and sides.
In a large bowl, combine sugar and lemon zest, rubbing them together with your fingers to release essential oils.
Add softened butter, lemon extract, and vanilla extract; beat with a hand mixer on medium speed until fluffy, about 1 minute.
Incorporate lemon juice and eggs; beat on medium speed until well combined and smooth.
Add dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix on low speed until combined. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 25 minutes until edges are slightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for about 15 minutes.
In the meantime, prepare the white chocolate lemon glaze by microwaving white chocolate and lemon juice in intervals of 20 seconds until melted. Stir until glossy, then mix in lemon extract and salt.
Pour the glaze over the cooled lemon brownies and move the pan to evenly coat. Garnish with lemon zest and allow the glaze to set for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easy blending.
Allow the glaze to cool for better consistency before applying it over the brownies.
For extra citrus flavor, add more lemon zest to the glaze.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie
Calories: 290
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 100mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 60mg