Description
Bright, zesty, and irresistibly soft, these gluten-free lemon brownies are a perfect blend of tangy and sweet, topped with a luscious lemon glaze. Perfect for dessert, brunch, or a quick snack, this easy-to-make recipe is packed with bold citrus flavor and a tender texture everyone will love.
Ingredients
For the Lemon Brownies:
1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Lemon Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely in the pan.
- Make Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Glaze the Brownies: Spread glaze evenly over cooled brownies. Allow to set before cutting into squares.
Notes
For a vegan option, replace eggs with flaxseed meal and water, and use vegan butter.
Enhance flavor with a layer of lemon curd beneath the glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9 servings
- Calories: 180 kcal
