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close up on a stack of yellow vegan lemon brownies topped with a lemon glaze.
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Lemon Brownies

These gooey and fudgy Lemon Brownies feel like classic brownies but have the same bright and zesty flavors as lemon bars. A simple lemon glaze on top adds a burst of sweet lemon flavor to every bite!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 172kcal
Author: Nora Taylor

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup vegan butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 3 teaspoons fresh grated lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 drops yellow food coloring optional
  • 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Glaze

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9x9 (or 8x8) inch baking pan. Or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, or using a handheld mixer, beat the softened vegan butter and sugar until creamy.
  • Add the vanilla, lemon extract, lemon zest, juice and optional yellow food coloring. Mix until combined, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
  • Stop the mixer and add the flour, followed by the cornstarch, baking soda and salt. Turn the mixer on low speed and mix until just combined.
  • Spread in the prepared pan, using an offset spatula. The dough is thick, like cookie dough, so be patient and get it as even as possible with either your hands or the spatula.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, until just set in the center. Don't over bake, or they will be dry.
  • Let them cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then lift out using the parchment paper (if using) and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar and lemon juice until thick but pourable. Add additional powdered sugar if needed. Spread over the cooled brownies.
  • Let the glaze harden before slicing and serving. Enjoy! You can sprinkle a little extra lemon zest on top, if you want.

Notes

  1. Leftover lemon brownies will keep for up to a week in the refrigerator, or about 3 days on the countertop in a covered container.
  2. Gluten free? Substitute a gluten free flour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 16 | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg