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Lemon Brownie Bars Recipe
Clara Pepper

Irresistibly Easy Lemon Brownie Bars Recipe for Zesty Bliss

Did you know that brownies can go beyond the traditional chocolate and unleash a tangy burst of flavor? Discover the Lemon Brownie Bars Recipe!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 37 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • Zest of 2 lemons fresh lemon zest
  • ½ cup warm melted unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup unflavored vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract/essence
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for the glaze
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice for the glaze

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F), grease and line an 8x8 inch cake tin with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. Rub the fresh lemon zest into the granulated sugar.
  4. Add the warm melted unsalted butter, vegetable oil, large eggs, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the lemon-sugar mixture.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and even it out.
  7. Bake the brownies for about 22 minutes until a toothpick comes out almost clean.
  8. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the tin for 1-2 hours.
  9. Whisk together the powdered sugar and freshly squeezed lemon juice for the glaze.
  10. Spread the lemon glaze evenly over the cooled brownies and let set for 30-60 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 80mgSugar: 15g

Notes

  • Zest Wisely: Use a fine grater when zesting lemons.
  • Butter Temperature Matters: Ensure butter is warm when adding it.
  • Mix Gently: Avoid overmixing to maintain fudginess.
  • Watch the Bake Time: Aim for a toothpick that comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Cool Completely: Let brownies cool entirely before slicing.
  • Glaze Consistency: Adjust glaze thickness as needed.

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