One Bowl Lemon Brownies
The ultimate dessert craving has arrived! These One Bowl Lemon Brownies are sweet, tangy, and incredibly easy to make. With refreshing lemon flavor and a delightful glaze, they’re perfect for any occasion. Treat yourself tonight!
Equipment
- Oven
- Grater
- Chef's Knife
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden Spoon
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup White Granulated Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 12 tablespoons Unsalted Butter softened to room temperature
- 3 large Large Eggs room temperature
- 2 lemons Lemons zested and juiced
- 1 cup Confectioners Sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon Freshly Grated Lemon Zest optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. This is crucial for ensuring even baking. You’ll want that heat ready to go as soon as your batter is prepared.
- Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper and grease it with baking spray or butter. This helps prevent sticking and makes for easier removal once the brownies are baked.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together the flour, sugar, and butter until creamy. About 2 to 3 minutes of mixing should do the trick; you want a smooth and homogenous mixture.
- Add salt, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the flour mixture. Beat on medium speed until smooth, about 3 minutes. It's important to stop once to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl with a spatula to ensure everything is well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Spread it evenly with a spatula, making sure the corners are well filled. This will help the brownies bake uniformly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes. Begin checking for doneness after 20 minutes. You’re looking for a toothpick inserted into the center to come out clean, with the sides of the cake turning golden brown and the center set.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the baking dish for 10 minutes. This cooling step helps the brownies firm up a bit more before transferring them.
- After 10 minutes, transfer the cake to a cooling rack to continue cooling. It’s essential to let it cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting away.
- For the glaze, add all the ingredients to a medium bowl and stir to combine until smooth, with no lumps. If the mixture is too thin, add more confectioners sugar, 1/4 cup at a time. If it's too thick, add more lemon juice, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Spread the glaze over the cooled brownies. Let it settle for a few minutes; this will create a lovely finish on top.
- Slice into bars and serve. Enjoy your One Bowl Lemon Brownies, and don’t forget to share!
Notes
- Tip 1: Always use room-temperature ingredients; this helps the batter blend smoothly and evenly.
- Tip 2: Mix the ingredients just until combined and smooth; overmixing may cause the brownies to be tough instead of tender.
- Tip 3: If possible, use a light metal or glass pan instead of a dark one. Dark pans absorb more heat, causing the edges to overbake.
- Tip 4: Avoid slicing the brownies while they are still hot; let them cool completely for even slices.