Description
These Gluten Free Lemon Brownies are soft, fudgy and bursting with bright citrus flavor, topped with a simple sweet-tart glaze that soaks right into every bite. They're the perfect spring dessert when you want something fresh, vibrant and completely gluten free without sacrificing texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup Bob Red Mill Gluten Free 1:1 baking flour
- 1/2 cup butter, unsalted, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 lemons, for juice and zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
Glaze
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Spray and line an 8x8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, use the paddle attachment or beaters on medium to high and cream together butter, sugar and lemon zest until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs and lemon juice, and scrap down the bowl and mix until combined.
- Add the flour, baking powder and salt until combined.
- Pour the mixture into your prepared baking pan and spread until evenly in the pan.
- Bake the mixture for 25-30 minutes until done.
- Let the brownies cool for 15 minutes.
Glaze
- Mix together the powdered sugar and lemon juice together then spread on top of the brownies.
- Let the glaze firm up for approximately 30 minutes.
- Cut the brownies into desired pieces and serve!
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for the juice and zest.
- Add the glaze while the brownies are slightly warm.
- For a fudge like consistency, chill in the fridge for a firmer texture.
- Storage: Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Store in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or overnight in the fridge.
- Reheating: Warm individual brownies in the microwave for 10-15 second intervals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 266 kcal
- Sugar: 27.9g
- Sodium: 50.9mg
- Fat: 11.4g
- Saturated Fat: 6.7g
- Carbohydrates: 40.9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2.4g
- Cholesterol: 68.4mg