Description
Indulge in the tangy sweetness of these gluten-free lemon brownies. With a perfect balance of citrus flavor and a soft, chewy texture, these treats are sure to brighten your day.
Ingredients
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Main Brownie Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar, then add eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Add dry ingredients to wet, mix until combined.
- Bake: Spread batter in the pan and bake for 22–25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest. Drizzle over cooled brownies.
- Serve: Allow glaze to set before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum for best results.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
