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Lemon Brownie Bars Recipe

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These Lemon Brownie Bars are chewy, moist, and bursting with vibrant citrus flavor. Unlike traditional brownies, they don’t contain chocolate but deliver the same fudgy texture with a refreshing twist. Perfect for brunches, tea parties, or anytime you want a zesty sweet treat.

Ingredients

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For the bars:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

Optional lemon glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
  2. Melt the butter and let it cool slightly. Pour it into a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the granulated sugar to the melted butter. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition.
  5. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice. Mix until fully combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
  7. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture. Stir just until no streaks of flour remain.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Spread it evenly into all corners using a spatula.
  9. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Let the bars cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes, then lift them out and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. For the glaze (optional): Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bars and allow it to set before slicing.

Notes

Always use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.

Do not overmix the batter to keep the bars tender.

For a decorative touch, sprinkle extra zest on top of the glaze.

If desired, you can cut the bars into squares or rectangles depending on presentation.

Find it online: https://quickrecipetricks.com/lemon-brownie-bars-recipe/