Skinny Lemon Brownies - Recipe Diaries (2024)

Lemon brownies are a delightful twist on the traditional chocolate brownie, offering a burst of citrus flavor in every bite. These treats typically feature a soft and chewy texture similar to brownies but with the zesty tang of fresh lemon.

Is anyone else getting sick of Winter like me? I'm ready for Spring, thunderstorms, and for the Earth to start growing again! I live in Fargo, NDand yes, I live where the air hurts my face. It only hurts my face for about 5 months of the year.

During those 5 months you appreciate the fact that all the creepy crawly things have died and you get to enjoy things like hot chocolate and rain at the end of January. Yep, it's raining here right now and it made it to 39 degrees today. Very unusual for this time of year. Let's hope it doesn't freeze tomorrow. That usually becomes a nightmare to drive on after that happens

If you like brownies try Knock You Naked Brownies or Peanut Butter Brownie Pizza.

Why You Will Like This Recipe

These skinny lemon brownies will make you wish that it was Spring. Believe me. If you love lemon, you will love these brownies. This recipe makes 16 servings. Cut into 16 equal pieces.

Ingredients Needed

• White flour - is a type of wheat flour that is commonly used in cooking and baking. It is versatile and can be used for a variety of recipes, including bread, cakes, cookies, and pastries.
• Butter, softened - is the most commonly used type of butter in baking, as it allows for more control over the amount of salt in the recipe.
• Extra large eggs - The best type of eggs you can buy at the store are organic or free-range eggs, while others may prefer eggs from specific breeds of chickens
• Sugar - Or regular granulated sugar, I do not use sugar substitutes in any of my recipes but if you know the conversions feel free to do so
• Lemon zest and lemon juice - This adds a nice burst of citrus flavor to the marinade to help enhance the choice of protein. Use freshly squeezed over bottled juice.
• Kosher or sea salt
• Baking soda - also known as sodium bicarbonate, is a white crystalline powder that is commonly used in baking as a leavening agent
• Baking powder - is a leavening agent used in many baked goods, such as cakes, muffins, and biscuits. It is made up of a combination of baking soda, cream of tartar, and sometimes
• Vanilla extract - It is made by macerating and soaking vanilla beans in a mixture of water and Vodka. Use a good pure vanilla instead of the imitation vanilla extract.
• Powdered sugar - This is also known as confectioner's sugar or icing sugar, it is a finely ground sugar that is commonly used in baking and dessert making.
• See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

How to Make Lemon Brownies

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mist a nonstick 8 or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, add the softened butter with the sugar and beat with a hand-held mixer until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time until well incorporated. Add the lemon juice, zest, and vanilla extract and mix just until combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and beat at medium speed for about 1 to 2 minutes until nice and creamy.
4. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for about 20-24 minutes. Try not to over bake. The edges will turn lightly golden brown. A toothpick should have moist crumbs. Let cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes.
5. While cooling, prepare the glaze and then spread over the brownies and sprinkle on the zest. Cut into 16 brownies and enjoy!
6. Serving size: 1 bar.

Best Baking Tips

• Room temperature butter is key, let it sit out on the counter for a couple of hours before baking.
• Read the recipe over a few times before baking or look up videos to see how it’s done properly.
• Get an Oven Thermometer - Not every oven is the same. Keep an oven thermometer inside to make sure the oven is at the proper temperature. Wondering why your cookies or baked goods didn’t get done? This might be the reason why.
• Don’t peek at whatever is baking in the oven! This lets out warm air.
• Always combine the wet ingredients together in a separate bowl and the dry ingredients in another bowl. Slowly incorporate them together.
• Have any more baking tips? Let me know in the comments below.

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How do I store leftovers?

Always store leftovers in clean, food-grade containers. The type of container doesn’t really matter. Use zip lock, glass, plastic, whatever! Make sure to store any leftovers in an airtight container.

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