Lemon Brownies
Get ready to level up your treat game with our Lemon Brownies, where sugar cookies, lemony flavor, and blondies unite to drop a flavor bomb that's all kinds of lit.
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 199kcal
Equipment
- 1 Stand mixer or hand mixer
Ingredients
- 16.5 oz sugar cookie dough package
- 1 stick unsalted butter softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs room temp
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- Powdered Sugar for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray an 8X8 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Add a little flour to your fingers to break apart cookie dough. Evenly press sugar cookie dough into the bottom of the baking pan.
- Bake for 12 minutes. Remove pan from oven and cool for 10 minutes.
- While the cookie crust cools, add butter, sugar, salt and flour to bowl of a mixer and beat until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest until combined.
- Pour into the flour mixture and mix at medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Carefully spread lemon brownie batter evenly over cooled cookie dough (dough will still be warm and may move around just a bit.)
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until they turn golden on the edges and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool and serve. I like to sprinkle a bit of powdered sugar on top. It's delish!
Notes
- Preheat and Prep Your Pan. This step is key for an even bake and easy cleanup.
- Roll Your Lemons. Roll your lemons a few times back and forth on the table or counter before cutting them in half. This loosens up the inside and makes it easier to juice your lemons.
- Use Fresh Lemons. You will sacrifice flavor if you decide to use bottled lemon juice. Freshly squeezed lemon juice simply tastes better.
- Cutting Your Lemony Brownies. Allow them to fully cool before cutting. Using a hot knife may make it easier to cut cleanly. Run the knife under hot water and then slice. This prevents the dessert from sticking to the knife. Clean the knife if needed and repeat the process until the entire pan of brownies is cut.
- Sprinkle with Powdered Sugar. To give these bars to give them that classic lemon bar feel.
Nutrition
Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 43mg | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.7mg